Zip and unzip files

Bundle many files into one, or open a zip file you received.

Updated September 21, 2026

Make a zip file

  1. Select the files or folder in File Explorer.
  2. Right-click, then choose Compress to ZIP file.
  3. Name the file and attach it to your email.

Open a zip file

  1. Right-click the zip file and choose Extract All.
  2. Choose where to put the files and select Extract.
Careful

Be careful with zip files you did not expect. They are a favorite hiding place for malware. See How to spot a phishing email.