How to Shrink Files Easily: The ZIP File Trick
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Many people in Israel send large files every day, for example photos, documents, or videos. Sometimes a file is too big and cannot be sent by email or WhatsApp. There is a simple way to solve the problem, and it is called file compression.
To compress a file, right-click it and choose the command "Compress" (or "Send to" and then "Compressed (zipped) folder" on some systems). Within a few seconds, a new file of the ZIP type is created, called an archive file. According to the article, a 400 MB file can become a much smaller file. However, the amount of savings varies depending on the file type. Files that are already compressed, such as some photos and videos, are not always significantly smaller.
When the person on the other side receives the file, they double-click it or choose the command "Extract." This way they get the original files back, without losing their content. Compression also helps to organize several files together in one folder, which is convenient when you want to send many documents at once.
In summary, file compression is a simple, free tool that almost every computer includes. It can save storage space and help with sending large files. It is worth trying the next time a large file won't go through by email.
Sources: היום
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