How to Zip a File on a Mac

Compressing files into a Zip archive makes them much easier to email or upload.

Creating a Zip File

1. Open Finder and locate the file or folder you want to compress.
2. To select multiple files, hold the Command key while clicking them.
3. Right-click (or Control-click) the selection.
4. Click Compress. A new file ending in .zip will appear in the same location.