To make a ZIP file in Windows, right-click the files and/or folders that should be in the archive and then choose Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder. In Windows 11, you'll need to select Show ...

When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.

How does a zip file work, and how can you use it? Here's everything you need to know to master the art of sending massive files.

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.