: Supported natively by almost every modern operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) without extra software.
A is a common compressed archive format used to store one or more files and folders in a single container. It is primarily used to reduce storage space and make transferring multiple files via email or the web easier. 📦 Purpose and Benefits
Right-click → (or use the ribbon icon). macOS Right-click (Control-click) → Compress "[Name]" . Linux (CLI) Use command: zip -r archive_name.zip folder_name . 🔍 Technical Characteristics Zip and unzip files - Microsoft Support
: Groups multiple items into a single .zip file for easier sharing.