

Zipping Multiple Files/FoldersĬompressing multiple files/folders on your Mac is similar to compressing a single file/folder.

The compressed file/folder version will be stored in the same folder as the original file and will have a. But the original file/folder is left intact. ĭuring the compression process, the selected file/folder is compressed. You will know if you have successfully compressed the file if you see a new file with the name of the item next to the word The new item should be named Compress.Right-click on it and choose Compress from the list of options that appear.Find the file or folder that you want to compress.Zipping a File/FolderĬompressing a file/folder is a relatively easy process. You can access it by going to System > Library > Core Services > Applications. But if you have a number of files to compress and decompress, you can conveniently open it, and then drag and drop files to it. What’s great about this utility is that you can use it without having to launch it. Safari, on the other hand, uses it to decompress downloaded files. For instance, Mac Mail uses the Archive Utility to compress and decompress mail attachments. And when you say core service, it is used by Apple and macOS app developers to enhance the capabilities and features of an application. Apple intentionally hid it because it’s a core service of the operating system. About Outbyte, uninstall instructions, EULA, Privacy Policy.ĭon’t bother looking for the Archive Utility in the Applications folder because you can’t find it there. Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
