WinZip is a popular program for compressing files and creating groups of files that appear in one file. In this post, we will explore how WinZip works and how to use it effectively.
To get started, download WinZip for free from the official website. The trial version is good for 30 days, after which you can purchase the full version for around $12. Once you have downloaded and installed WinZip, open it up from your start menu.
When you open WinZip, you will see the main screen. To create a new zip file, click on “New” and save the file with a name of your choice. For example, you can name it “My Hawaii Pictures” and save it under your documents folder.
Next, select the files you want to include in your archive. You can search for the files by clicking on the “Add” button and navigating to the folder where the files are stored. Once you have selected the files, click “Add” to add them to your archive.
WinZip will then analyze the files and determine the best compression method to use for each file. For example, for JPEG files that are already compressed, you may not gain a lot of space by compressing them further. In this case, WinZip will let you know that it can’t use the best compression and ask if you want to proceed anyway.
Once you have added the files and selected the compression method, WinZip will create the zip file for you. You can view the file size and the amount of space you saved by compressing the files. In our example, the file size went from 2.3 megabytes down to 1.83 megabytes.
Finally, you can open the zip file from your documents folder and view the files inside. In our example, the “My Hawaii Pictures” zip file contains all of our JPEG pictures.
In conclusion, WinZip is a simple yet powerful tool for compressing files and creating archives. By following these steps, you can effectively use WinZip to save space and keep your files organized.