How to create a ZIP file for photos and videos on an iPhone or iPad

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Smartphones and tablets are getting better at taking great photos and videos, and the best iPhones and iPads are no exception. But even with great file sharing features like AirDrop, exporting lots of photos and videos on iOS or iPadOS can be tricky. Luckily, there's a way to zip photos and videos for quick and easy sharing. This process compresses each photo and video and stores them in a single ZIP file for convenience. To learn how to zip photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad, check out the steps below.



How to compress photos and videos on iOS and iPadOS

1. Start the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Select the photos and/or videos you want to add to a ZIP file.

3. Click on the share button in the bottom left corner.

4. Tap Save to files from the Share menu.

5. Select the destination folder and click Save in the upper right corner.

6. Start the Files app on your iPhone.

7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the photos/videos.

8. Click and hold (Haptic Touch) and select compress.


9. You now have a zip file containing all the photos and videos you selected. You can share the zip file through your favorite apps if they support zip files, or even upload it to a cloud if you'd rather just share a link with others.

Why you should use ZIP files on iPhone or iPad


As you can see, creating a zip file for photos and videos on an iPhone or iPad is very straightforward. The process is similar if you want to compress other types of files as well. Not only does this make it easier to organize and send large batches of files, but in some cases it can also reduce the amount of space taken up by these files compared to their individual, uncompressed size.

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