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 File Compression ( Zip)

 

Zip Files are "archives" used for distributing and storing files. Zip files contain one or more files. Usually the files "archived" in a Zip are compressed to save space. Zip files make it easier to group files and make transporting and copying these files faster. To compress or Zip a file requires specific software such as Stuffit or Winzip. Some ISP's provide a compression feature in their email service. This feature may be selected to help reduce your file size, organize your files, and increase transport speed.

How Do I Compress a (Zip) File?
Many compression software packages have a "Drop Menu" option, which allows you to drop the files onto the compression software icon. This will launch the software and begin the compression in an automated process. If this is not an option for you, use these guidelines to Zip your files:

1. Open the compression software.

2. Select create an archive or choose new.

3. Select the name for the archive and location.

4. Select files to be compressed.

 

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SOFTWARE DOWLOADS

Windows-PC
  
StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
  
WinZip

Macintosh
  
StuffIt Expander/DropStuff

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