Archiving files and folders creates a copy of the items in a compressed file. Archived files take up less disk space than uncompressed files, it is useful for sending information via email.
- Press SHIFT and click on all files you would like to archive.
- Press the right click button on your mouse and click on CREATE ARCHIVE in the menu.
- The archived photo is created and titled Archive.zip
- You can now send the archive file as an email attachment.
- Note: The email recipient will download the file, then double click on the Archive.zip file. The archive is then replaced by a folder that contains uncompressed copies of the original items.