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.

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.

1] Using Windows File Explorer If you don’t already have a ZIP file created, you can simply select all your files, right-click on them, and select Compress to > Zip file.

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

In the “Archive name” section, enter a name for the .tar.gz file. Click “OK” to create the .tar.gz file. How to add files to an existing .tar.gz archive on Windows Open 7-Zip.

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.