How to Create Zip Files on Mac OS X

Users can create ZIP files from the Finder on Mac OS X computers. ZIP files are compressed and take up less space on a disk. Smaller file sizes are an advantage when transmitting files online or when saving backups of files. You are able to make a ZIP file from single files, multiple files, folders of files or multiple folders of files.

Instructions

1. Click on the item or items you want to turn into a ZIP file. To select multiple items, hold the “Command” key on your keyboard as you click on the items.

2. Open the “File” menu. Select the “Compress” option. The items are compressed into a ZIP file.

3. Click on the title of the ZIP file to make the text box editable. Type a new name for the file, if desired.

References

• Apple: Compressing Files and Folders