Windows 11 lets you create 7-Zip and TAR archives directly within the operating system. Learn how to create 7z or TAR files in Windows 11 easily.

How to unzip files on Windows 11 The zip function has been a long-standing feature, so it has made its way into the latest version of Windows. Still, how do you return ZIP files to normal?

Earlier this year, we reported on Microsoft expanding its compression support in Windows 11 to include native RAR, 7-Zip, and other file formats that aren't your basic ZIP files.

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.

Windows 11's expanded compressed file support comes decades after ZIP functionality was added in Windows ME.