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How to Use Winzip Software Program - Canmore Media
 
How to Use Winzip
 
Winzip is file utility program that allows you to reduce the size of a file on your computer either for storage or for sending via email or for uploading. It is a convenient method of sharing files either for personal or business use.

Commonly, the word 'zipped' or 'zip' is used to descibe a file or files which have been compressed or 'packed' with Winzip.

Here are a few helpful ways in which Winzip can be utilised.

WinZip up a group of photographs
Let's assume you want to send several digital photos of your weekend to your friends.

  • Locate the files you want to 'zip'.
  • Holding your right-mouse button down click on a space outside the photos and drag over them to select them. They should be dark blue to show they are selected.

  • Right-click your mouse and select Winzip / Add to Zip File. See diagram below:


  • From the Add menu insert a file name of your choice.
  • Now click on Add.
  • The files will now be added to the zip file - close it down.
From within the folder where you selected your files you will see your zip file.

Send this file to your friends!

Not sure how to send? See File Sharing and Transferring - Upload and Share

 
How to Unpack a Multiple Part Zip File
If you've selected the split zip file option when creating your zip file and thus created a multi-part zip file, then the receiver will need the zip file and the accompanying Z01 Files which are generated, to view the contents. If the Z01 files are not present then the zip file will be corrupted.
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