Learning how to create a zip file is an easy skill that everyone should know. After all, everyone uses a computer nowadays, from students to businesspeople.

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.

Linux 101: How to create a zip file in Linux Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.

A zip makes sharing a large number of photos, videos, or other types of files easier. Here's how to compress several files on an Apple iPhone or iPad.