How to Zip Files & Make Them Smaller Using 7-Zip
7-Zip is a free file compression program that lets you compress and decompress files in a number of different compression formats, including the ZIP file format. When you zip a file or group of files into a compressed archive, such as a ZIP file, the size of the ZIP file is typically smaller than the sum total size of the individual files, thanks to the compression that takes place.
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Instructions
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Open 7-Zip.
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Browse to the files you want to zip.
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Highlight the files that you want to zip, then click "Add."
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Select the "Zip" archive format, then click "OK."
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