Here’s the quickest way to create a ZIP file on both Windows and Mac.

Windows 10 / 11 – Create a ZIP File

1. Open File Explorer
2. Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to compress
   1. To select certain files in a folder, click one file, then hold the Ctrl key and select another file
   2. To select all the files in a folder, hold the Shift key and press the letter A 
3. Right-click the selection
4. Choose:
   • Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder

A new .zip file will appear in the same location.

Mac (macOS) – Create a ZIP File

1. Open Finder
2. Select the file(s) or folder(s)
3. Right-click (or Control-click)
4. Choose:
   • Compress

Examples:

• One file → filename.zip
• Multiple files → Archive.zip