Zipping files is a process that compresses them to make them smaller and easier to store and transmit. There are native controls in Windows that allow you to send video files to compressed or 'zipped' folders in order to save disk space. Zipping files is useful for if you need to shave off a few megabytes so the video file will fit onto something with limited file storage, such as an email attachment or a CD.
Opens Zip & Rar Files In Seconds - No Fuss, No Muss Zip Opener (and RAR, TAR, 7Z, etc) Zip Opener is your simple answer to annoying file problems. How often do you get a file you need that is hidden behind a cryptic label? It's usually ZIP compressed, but there is a myriad of other file. Step 1 Open WinZip Step 2 Using WinZip's file pane select the file (s) you want to compress Step 3 Click Add to Zip Step 4 Now you know how to compress a video. Save the.zip file to your Desktop. Left click the.zip file and open it just as you would any other folder. What do you see inside? Do you see a file with a.WMA or.WMV extension? IfYesall you have to do is left click/drag the.WMA or.WMV file out of the folder and drop it on your desktop. Try left clicking the file and see if it will play.
On a PC
Step 1
Go to the 'Start' menu, and select 'My Computer.' Open the folder where your video file is contained, such as the 'My Videos' folder.
Step 2
Right-click on the video file. A drop-down appears.
Select 'Send To,' which opens another list of choices. Select 'Compressed (zipped) folder.' A zip folder appears in the same folder where your video was located, with the zipped video inside.
On a Mac
Step 1
Open the Finder, and find the video file you want to zip.
Step 2
Hold down the 'Control' key, and click the mouse to bring up a menu of options.
Step 1
Go to the 'Start' menu, and select 'My Computer.' Open the folder where your video file is contained, such as the 'My Videos' folder.
Step 2
Right-click on the video file. A drop-down appears.
Select 'Send To,' which opens another list of choices. Select 'Compressed (zipped) folder.' A zip folder appears in the same folder where your video was located, with the zipped video inside.
On a Mac
Step 1
Open the Finder, and find the video file you want to zip.
Step 2
Hold down the 'Control' key, and click the mouse to bring up a menu of options.
Click on 'Compress (name of video file).' The video zip file will appear under the original video file.
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How To Open Zip Movie Files Windows 10
Mitchell White has been writing about fighting spyware, malware and other computer hardships for various websites since 2009. His work also includes research and articles on scientific and medical topics. White holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a specialty in writing, from Messiah College.
