The Windows operating system has allowed the creation of zip files for a long time. The latest Windows 11 version also supports creating and opening Zip, RAR, and 7z files without using third-party tools.
As you likely know, compressed files or zipped files take up less storage space than uncompressed files. Besides, they are easy to share, especially when you have many files.
This guide shows you how to create a Zip file in Windows 11 without using third-party tools.
Method 1 of 4
Create a Zip file in Windows 11 using the context menu (right-click menu)
Step 1: Open the File Explorer and navigate to the folder where those files/folders you want to zip are located.
Step 2: Select files and folders that you want to zip. To select multiple files and folders, you can hold down the Ctrl key and then click on the files/folders you want to select.
Step 3: Perform a right-click, click Compress to, and then click ZIP File. Note that if you have selected multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key, do not release the Ctrl key while right-clicking on them.
Step 4: Windows will create a zipped folder in the same location by the same name. If you wish to rename it, you may do so.
Method 2 of 4
Create a Zip file using the old context menu in Windows 11
Step 1: Right-click on the file(s) that you want to zip, click Show more options, click Send to, and then click the Compressed (zipped) folder.
A new zip file will be created with the same name in the same location. You may rename it if you want.
Method 3 of 4
Another way to create a zip file in Windows 11
Step 1: Right-click on an empty spot in the File Explorer, click New, and then click the Compressed (zipped) folder.
Step 2: A new compressed/zipped folder is created in the same folder/location. Windows will prompt you to type a name for the newly created zip file. Type a name and then hit the Enter key.
Step 3: Now, drag and drop the files/folder that you would like to add the zipped file/folder to the zipped file/folder. That’s it!
Method 4 of 4
Another way to create a zip file/folder in Windows 11
Step 1: Open the File Explorer and navigate to the folder where you would like to create the zip file.
Step 2: Click the New button in the File Explorer toolbar and then click the Compressed (zipped) folder to create a new zipped file/folder.
Step 3: Now, drag and drop files to the just-created zipped folder. That’s all.
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