How to zip a file

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How to Zip a file easy guide!

Zipping a file means compressing it into a single .zip archive, making it easier to store or share. Here’s how you can zip a file depending on your system:

How to zip a file On Windows:

Locate the file or folder you want to zip.
Right-click it.
Choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
A .zip file will be created in the same location.

How to zip a file On macOS:

Locate the file or folder.
Right-click (or Control-click) on it.
Select Compress “[filename]”.
The zipped file will appear in the same folder.

How to zip a file On Linux (Ubuntu-based):

You can use the terminal:

zip filename.zip yourfile

Or use a file manager, right-click > Compress, then choose .zip.

Here’s how to zip multiple files and add a password:

🔒 how to zip multiple files Windows (with password):

Unfortunately, built-in Windows zip doesn’t support password protection. You’ll need a third-party tool like 7-Zip (free and lightweight):

Install 7-Zip.
Select the files you want to zip.
Right-click > 7-Zip > Add to archive…
In the window:
- Set Archive format to .zip.
- Under Encryption, enter your password.
- Click OK.