Learn how to create, rename, and extract zipped (compressed) files and folders in Windows. Zipped files take up less storage space and can be transferred more quickly than uncompressed files.

If you select multiple files or folders and then select Download from Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, or from SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, your browser will start downloading a .zip file containing all the files and folders you selected.

Improve search speed and efficiency by indexing files and their properties, so Windows can quickly locate and return the information you need. For more info, see Search indexing in Windows.

In Microsoft Windows Explorer, double-click the .zip or .pdf file. Type the path to the folder where you want to save the unpacked files, or browse to a folder, and then click OK.

OneDrive files are private until you share them, and you can choose to share using a link or by granting access to specific people. This article explains how to create sharing links, manage permissions, and troubleshoot common issues.

Learn how to download files from the web, change your default download location, and find files you've downloaded on your PC using Internet Explorer.

You can compress, or zip, the file in Windows, which shrinks the size of the file but retains the original quality of your presentation. You can also compress the media files within the presentation so they're a smaller file size and easier to send.

To change how your items appear in File Explorer, select View on the ribbon and choose between showing icons, lists, details, and more. To reduce the space between files, select View > Compact view. To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home.

You can extract files and objects, such as videos, photos or documents, from PowerPoint presentations for separate use. The easiest way to do this is to turn the presentation into a "zipped" file.