Though ZIP files have been around for decades, Windows 10 doesn’t make it immediately clear what they are, how to unzip a file, or how to zip a file yourself. Compress files in Windows 10 (Zip / Unzip)Today, we’re going to focus primarily on how to zip and unzip a file. How to Zip a Single File or Folder in Windows using ‘Send To’Over the years, Microsoft has made it easier and easier to zip files. create a zip file in File ExplorerRight-click the file or folder you’d like to zip, then move your cursor down the menu and click “Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder”. Name your zipped file or folderWindows will automatically create a zip file and place your cursor in its name box.