How to Zip Files

How to Zip Files

How to Zip a File

Zipping your file reduces its size and helps ensure a smooth upload. Follow the steps below for your operating system:

Windows

  1. Locate the file you want to Zip
  2. With the mouse left click to select
  3. Right click the file > Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder
  4. A zip folder will appear re-name the Zip File if required

Macintosh

  1. Locate the items to zip in the Mac Finder (file system)
  2. Right-click on the file, folder, or files you want to zip.
  3. Select “Compress Items”
  4. Find the newly created . zip archive in the same directory.

How to Zip Multiple Files Together

This is required for the bulk upload conversion service.
Step 1: Select the files you want to zip


Step 2: Right click > send to > compressed (zipped) folder



Step 3: It may take a moment to create, and then your zip folder should appear




Notes
NOTE: if you are uploading via the upload page we can only accept one accounting software type per zipped folder e.g. all MYOB, or all QuickBooks Online etc.

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