How to Open a Zip File in Excel 2007. A ZIP file usually contains several other files that have been compressed to a smaller size and bundled into a single package with a .zip filename extension.

Zip files compress your folders or files and save storage on your computer. They're also easier to send from device to device. Here's how to make one.

Knowing how to create zip files can make a difference in your document storage. The stuff inside won’t take a lot of space, and the latest file formats are often larger.