Monday, April 25, 2011

Use File Compression Programs And Save Storage Space


Do you want to email multiple files together? If yes, it is necessary to compress them. File compression is the method by which large files could be compressed into smaller-sized files. So, you can save a lot of storage space too by compressing files. There are many file compression programs available in the market. ZIP and RAR are the most popular in this regard. Some of the best file compression programs for these formats are WinZip, WinRAR and 7-Zip. In this article we will discuss how to compress a file using these applications. You can also get help from an online technical support provider regarding file compression.

First, we will discuss how to compress a file using WinZip. Before delving deeper into the process, let's take a closer look at this application. Regarded as the best file compression tool, WinZip is widely used and it is hugely popular. The trial version of this application is free and it could be downloaded from the Internet. All the files are compressed and put together in a single file. To have a look at the contents the user needs to run the WinZip software and extract the files. The process is very simple and easy.

Don't know how to compress the file? Well, run the WinZip application, and select the 'New' icon and select a folder or a drive where you would prefer to save the .zip file. It is important to name the compressed file before adding files to the archive. After giving the name of the file, click on the 'add' icon. You can add multiple files and the files are compressed and stored in the folder. Once the file compression process is completed, click on 'File' option, and select 'close archive'. Alternatively you can create a folder and store all your files that need to be compressed. Then right click on the folder and choose add to Zip option and follow the on screen prompts.

WinRAR is another famous tool that is vastly used for file compression. Trail version of this application could also be downloaded from the Internet. You can use this application even after expiration without any hassle. To compress files, run the WinRAR application and click on the 'Add' icon. You have to name the file to store compressed files, and select the compression format. You should choose the .rar format. This is because its compression rate is a lot higher than the .zip format. Then click on the 'File' menu and add the files you want to compress. Press the 'OK' button to start compression.

Choose any of these file compression programs and save your storage space.



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