How to Compress Folders in Windows 11

By Ammarrauf01

How to Compress Folders in Windows 11. In this article, you will get to know the method to easily compress folders and sub-folders in Windows 11. Compressing files helps to reduce storage space. It also makes your computer work faster. In Windows 11, there is no need for third-party software to compress the folders. Windows 11 has its own integrated feature that allows you to compress files and folders.

How To Compress File In Windows 11?

To compress the folder in Windows 11:

1.Locate the folder you want to compress.
2.Right-click on it.
3.Choose the Compress to ZIP file option.
4.Remember to give your new folder a name and press enter.
5.To view what you have in the folder, you can open it by double-clicking it.
6.Right-click on the folder and choose the Extract All option, if it doesn’t open.

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To compress the sub-folders in Windows 11:

1.Locate the folder you want to compress.
2.Rght-click on it.
3.Click on Properties.
4.Ensure that you’re on the General tab.
5.You should see an Advanced button at the bottom right.
6.Click on it and check the box for the Compress contents to save disk space option.
7.Click OK and then Apply.

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8.A new window will open asking if you want to apply these changes to the folder only or all the sub-folders.
9.Choose the Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files option, if you want to apply the changes to everything.
10.Click the OK button on the first and remaining window.