How to compress a file and mail

There are several ways to compress a file and mail it, depending on the type of file and the email client you are using. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using WinZip and Outlook

1. Open WinZip and select the file you want to compress.
2. Click on the "Add to Zip" button and choose a compression level (e.g. "Best" or "Fast").
3. Click "OK" to compress the file.
4. Open Outlook and create a new email message.
5. Attach the compressed file to the email message.
6. Enter the recipient's email address and any other necessary information.
7. Click "Send" to send the email.

Method 2: Using 7-Zip and Gmail

1. Open 7-Zip and select the file you want to compress.
2. Click on the "Add to archive" button and choose a compression level (e.g. "Best" or "Fast").
3. Click "OK" to compress the file.
4. Open Gmail and compose a new email message.
5. Click on the "Attach file" button and select the compressed file.
6. Enter the recipient's email address and any other necessary information.
7. Click "Send" to send the email.

Method 3: Using the built-in compression tool in Windows

1. Right-click on the file you want to compress and select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder".
2. This will create a new compressed file with the same name as the original file, but with a ".zip" extension.
3. Open Outlook or your email client and attach the compressed file to a new email message.
4. Enter the recipient's email address and any other necessary information.
5. Click "Send" to send the email.

Method 4: Using online file compression tools

1. Upload your file to an online file compression tool, such as SmallPDF or FileZip.
2. Select the compression level and other options as desired.
3. Download the compressed file to your computer.
4. Open your email client and attach the compressed file to a new email message.
5. Enter the recipient's email address and any other necessary information.
6. Click "Send" to send the email.

Some popular online file compression tools include:

• SmallPDF: A free online tool that allows you to compress files up to 100MB.
• FileZip: A free online tool that allows you to compress files up to 100MB.
• WeTransfer: A paid online tool that allows you to compress and send large files.
• Dropbox: A paid online tool that allows you to compress and send large files.

Remember to always check the file size limits and compression options available with your email client and online file compression tools before sending large files.