This article describes how to zip files using the
WinZip ribbon interface in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. If you are using Windows XP or another version of WinZip, please see Related Articles.
Compress options
Before you start zipping files, you may want to configure the options available in the Compress section of the Home tab. Except for Full Path Information, the options in the Include drop down menu will default to being off whenever you open WinZip. You can also choose whether or not to encrypt files by checking or unchecking the box next to Encrypt.
A number of broad category filters (Office Files, Documents, Pictures, etc.) will be available to you in the Zip dialog every time you zip files. However, if you expect that you will want to specifically filter the files you will be adding so that one or more file extensions are added or so that one or more file extensions are excluded you can click the Filter button to create your specific filter. After you have created a filter, it will be available on the Filter drop down menu for future file zipping.
You may also want to define settings for such things as Multi-part Zip file, Compression Method, and Encryption level in the Settings tab.
The Zip My Files button
When you have your options set as you like, you can click the Zip My Files button to open the Zip dialog. Note: When a Zip file is open in WinZip, the Zip My Files button changes to Add Files.
After finding the files and/or folders you want to zip, you can click the Zip button in this dialog. If you set a custom filter, files will be included and/or excluded according to that filter. If you want to use one of the included broad category filters, you can choose it from the drop down menu that reads All Files (*.*) by default. You can also choose Freshen, Move, or Update from the Zip drop down menu.
New WinZip File dialog
If you perform the above steps after opening a Zip file, your selected files and folders will immediately be added to that open Zip file. Otherwise, the New WinZip File dialog will open. In this dialog you can choose a target location for your Zip file and type a name for it. If you want your new Zip file to be a split Zip file, you can choose Create multi-part Zip file from the create drop down menu.
If you have further questions about zipping files or you encounter an issue using this information, please e-mail Technical Support.
Related Articles:
WinZip Ribbon Interface
A quick example of how to zip files with WinZip
How do I compress the contents of a folder and later restore it?
How to Zip files with their folder information
How do I control the folder information WinZip stores in a Zip file?
How to create a split Zip file
