Folders that are compressed using the Compressed (zipped) Folders feature use less drive space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly. ... Once you have created a compressed folder (identified by the zipper on the folder icon), you can compress files, programs, or other folders by dragging them to it.

What is the point of a compressed zipped folder?

Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders.

What is a compressed ZIP file used for?

ZIP is a common file format that's used to compress one or more files together into a single location. This reduces file size and makes it easier to transport or store.