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
- Locate the file you want to Zip
- With the mouse left click to select
- Right click the file > Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder
- A zip folder will appear re-name the Zip File if required
Macintosh
- Locate the items to zip in the Mac Finder (file system)
- Right-click on the file, folder, or files you want to zip.
- Select “Compress Items”
- 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
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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