Compressed File

In technical terms, a compressing a file would mean reducing the bytes and bits in a data. This process enables you to manage a huge file and then compress it so that it will take lesser memory or disk space. Compressed files are also popularly referred to as “zipped” or .zip files.

All compressed files follow a basic compression process. It works by getting rid of the redundancy found in the file or data. It utilizes an algorithm method that assigns a particular number to each word. The computer stores this information and then compresses it to a smaller size.

Since its primary function is to reduce the data size, compressing or zipping a file is a great way to save memory and disk space. Apart from this, compressing a file enables a faster bandwidth transfer. Compressing a file is also a smart way to archive your documents. It allows you to easily manage and organize all your files into one small space.

Making a compressed file is fairly easy. Here's a simple guide:

HOW TO COMPRESS FILES:

1.Select the file you want to compress.
2.Right click the file then select WINZIP.
3.Select ADD TO from the sub menu.
4.Rename the file.