How To Make Zip File On Mac

Today, you will successfully learn how to create a zip archive on a Mac using the tools that come with macOS. This guide shows how to password protect a zip file, how to compress multiple items, and how to use the Terminal for more control. Whether you are new to macOS or looking for a quick refresher, the steps below will walk you through the process.

Using Finder to Zip Files

The simplest way to make a zip file on Mac is through Finder. This video will show you how to select items and compress them with just a few clicks.

  1. Open Finder and navigate to the folder containing the files you want to zip.
  2. Hold down the Command key and click each file or folder to select multiple items.
  3. Right‑click (or Control‑click) on one of the selected items.
  4. From the contextual menu choose Compress X Items, where X is the number of items you selected.