Zip File Compression Guide

Zip File Compression Guide

This document provides simple instructions for installing and using 7 Zip to compress and extract files

on Windows computers. It is intended for staff and clients who need to package files for storage or

transfer.

Create a Compressed File
1 Select the file or folder you want to compress

2 Right click the selection

3 Hover over 7 Zip in the menu

4 Choose Add to filename.7z for best compression or Add to filename.zip for compatibility

If you choose Add to archive use archive format 7z and compression level Normal or Maximum

Extract Files
1 Right click the compressed archive file

2 Hover over 7 Zip

3 Choose Extract Here to extract into the current folder

4 Choose Extract to FolderName to create a new folder and extract files inside it

Open an Archive Without Extracting

Right click the archive and select Open archive. This allows you to view files inside the archive and

drag files out if needed.

Create a Password Protected Archive

1 Right click the file or folder
2 Select 7 Zip then Add to archive

3 Enter a password in the Encryption section

4 Use encryption method AES 256

5 Click OK


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