Compressing a File

  1. Open File Station.
  2. Locate the file or folder.
  3. Perform one of the following methods.

    Method

    Steps

    Using the toolbar

    1. Select the file or folder.

    2. Click .

    3. Select Compress(Zip).

    Using the context menu

    1. Right-click the file or folder.

    2. Select Compress(Zip).
  4. Configure the file compression settings.

    Option

    Task

    Archive name

    Specify a name for the compressed file.

    Compression level

    Select the type of compression method.

    • Normal - Standard compression

    • Maximum compression - Prioritizes compression quality

    • Fast compression - Prioritizes compression speed

    Archive format

    Select the format of file compression.

    • zip

    • 7z

    Update mode

    Specify how the files should be updated.

    • Add and replace files

    • Update and add files

    • Update existing files

    • Synchronize files
  5. Optional: Specify a password to encrypt the file.
  6. Click OK.

    File Station compresses the selected file and creates a archive file.

Parent topic: File Operations