How to zip a folder and unzip files on Windows

File Zipping is an important method for file compression. It saves your space and is easily shared. if you have low space you can zip your file, your file will be compressed. 
I'll show you an easy way to zip a folder and unzip the file by picture.

How to zip a folder :

• First, select a folder that you want to zip. Then Right-click on your mouse and click "Add to archive...". 

• Select the radio button on archive format (zip) then click ok. Now your folder has been zipped.

How to unzip files :

• First, select a file that you want to unzip. Then right-click on your mouse and click "Extract Here". So Now your file has been zipped.

zip or unzip method used in any version of windows like windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, or Windows 11. Sometimes we have to share huge files with our friends but it wastes a lot of memory and data. At this moment we can store it in zipping. It does not damage the data of the file but protects the file from viruses.