{"id":333571,"date":"2021-09-01T20:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T20:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:00:16","slug":"how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Zip and Unzip Files on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a282a22c87ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a282a22c87ed\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-windows-11\/#How_to_Make_a_Zip_File_in_Windows_11\" >How to Make a Zip File in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-windows-11\/#How_to_Extract_a_Zip_File_in_Windows_11\" >How to Extract a Zip File in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Zip and Unzip Files on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-749228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_zip_folder_hero.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_zip_folder_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_zip_folder_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Windows 11, the ZIP file format compresses data and makes files smaller, which speeds up file transfers and saves disk space. You can also use ZIP compression to combine multiple files into one compact package. Here\u2019s how to zip and unzip files on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Zip_File_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Make a Zip File in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, using File Explorer, locate the file (or files) that you\u2019d like to compress or combine into a ZIP file. This technique also works with files on your desktop. Before compressing, know that if you zip folders, their internal folder structure will be preserved when they get unzipped later.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to zip a group of files or folders, select them by dragging your mouse cursor over them using the selection rectangle, and then right-click the group. If it\u2019s a single file, right-click it. In the menu that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears, select \u201cCompress to ZIP file.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_right_click_compress.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the file and select &quot;Compress to ZIP file.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After a moment, your ZIP file will appear in the same folder as the source files that you just compressed. The ZIP file name will highlight, allowing you to type in whatever name you\u2019d like. Type a new file name or leave the default name in place. When you\u2019re ready, press Enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_name_zip_file.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Name the new ZIP file and hit Enter.\" width=\"650\" height=\"204\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all there is to it! Pretty simple. Now that you have a ZIP file, you can copy it or share it like any other kind of file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Everything You Need to Know About Zip Files<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Extract_a_Zip_File_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Extract a Zip File in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extracting (unzipping) ZIP files in Windows 11 is just as easy as zipping them. First, locate the ZIP file that you\u2019d like to extract in File Explorer. Next, right-click the file and select \u201cExtract All\u201d in the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_extract_all.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the ZIP file and select &quot;Extract All.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cExtract Compressed (Zipped) Folders\u201d window that appears, you\u2019ll see the current file path as the default location for the unzipped files. If you\u2019d like to change the location where the files will be extracted, click \u201cBrowse,\u201d and then navigate to the desired drive or folder.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see the extracted files in File Explorer when the process finishes, check the box beside \u201cShow extracted files when complete.\u201d When you\u2019re done with those options, click \u201cExtract.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-749317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_click_extract.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Extract.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The compressed files in the ZIP file will now be extracted to your chosen location. If you had \u201cShow extracted files when complete\u201d checked, that location will open as a new Window in File Explorer. Repeat as often as needed. 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