How to do zip mail
Zip mail, also known as zip mailer or zip file, is a way to compress and package multiple files into a single file, making it easier to send and receive large amounts of data over the internet. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do zip mail:
Method 1: Using WinZip (Windows)
- Download and install WinZip from the official website.
- Open WinZip and create a new zip file by clicking on "File" > "New" > "Zip File".
- Add files to the zip file by dragging and dropping them into the WinZip window or by clicking on "Add" > "Files" and selecting the files you want to add.
- You can also add folders by selecting "Add" > "Folders" and choosing the folder you want to add.
- Set the compression level by clicking on "Options" > "Compression" and selecting the desired level.
- Set the file name and location for the zip file by clicking on "File" > "Save As" and selecting the desired location.
- Click "Save" to create the zip file.
Method 2: Using 7-Zip (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
- Download and install 7-Zip from the official website.
- Open 7-Zip and create a new zip file by clicking on "File" > "New" > "Zip File".
- Add files to the zip file by dragging and dropping them into the 7-Zip window or by clicking on "Add" > "Files" and selecting the files you want to add.
- You can also add folders by selecting "Add" > "Folders" and choosing the folder you want to add.
- Set the compression level by clicking on "Options" > "Compression" and selecting the desired level.
- Set the file name and location for the zip file by clicking on "File" > "Save As" and selecting the desired location.
- Click "Save" to create the zip file.
Method 3: Using the built-in zip feature (macOS)
- Select the files you want to zip by holding down the Command key while clicking on each file.
- Right-click on one of the selected files and select "Compress 'filename'".
- Choose a location to save the zip file and click "Save".
- The zip file will be created with the same name as the original files.
Method 4: Using the built-in zip feature (Linux)
- Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to create the zip file.
- Use the
zip
command to create a new zip file, for example:zip myzipfile.zip file1 file2 file3
. - You can also use the
-r
option to add a folder and all its contents to the zip file, for example:zip -r myzipfile.zip foldername
.
That's it! You should now have a zip file containing the files you selected. You can send this file via email or upload it to a cloud storage service.