The right way to zip large files on Windows 11 PCs (and why it makes a big difference)

ZDNET's key takeaways Zipping files enables users to organize their files more efficiently and expedite sharing. Windows 11's native tools enable users to compress multiple files and folders without ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 adds support for 11 file archives, including 7-Zip and RAR

Microsoft says Windows 11 22H2 now natively supports almost a dozen additional archive formats, including RAR, 7-Zip, Tar, and GZ archives. The company has added support for 11 new file archive ...
PC World

Windows 11’s native RAR and 7-Zip support is finally here!

It’s been a long time coming, but Windows 11 can now unpack some of the most popular compression files on the web. Initially announced back in May, the new “Moment 4” update adds a bunch of Copilot AI ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 can now open RAR, 7-Zip, and other compressed files natively... but there's a catch

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. For those that have ...
PC World

Windows 11’s File Explorer will unpack ZIP files much faster soon

Last week, Microsoft sent out a new preview version of Windows 11 to members of the Windows Insider Program. This one only rolled out to those on the Canary Channel, which is the most experimental and ...