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  • Zip files are files compressed via the WinZip archiving software. File compression becomes useful when you need to transfer large amounts of data in a single file or have file size limitations. This is where archivers such as WinZip or WinRar come into play and reduce the size of the overall file. However, the newly zipped file needs to be decompressed using similar software. As the file decompression process is fast, you can quickly compare the size of both the zip file and the decompressed file.

    Using a Mouse

    Locate the zip file on your hard drive and position the cursor over the icon. The bubble pop-up will tell you a few properties of the file, including the size. You can also right-click on the icon, scroll down and click on "Properties." In the middle of the box you will see a line with the file size number.

    Using Windows Folders

    Another option is to go to the "Start" menu and select "My Computer." Browse to the location of the zip file on your hard drive by opening the directory folders, even if it's on the desktop. Once you find the file, look a few lines to the right in the "Size" column to find how big the zip file is.

    Unzipped File

    To determine the size of the file compressed in the zip format, double-click the zip file to launch the archiving software, which will automatically decompress the file. Now you can either right-click on the file and select "Show Information" or simply locate the "Size" column to find the size of the original file and compare it to the zipped format.

    Source:

    WinZip

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