QNAP

QuTS hero 5.0.x

Compressing Files and Folders

  1. Open File Station.
  2. Locate and select one or more files and folders.
  3. Perform one of the following methods.

    Method

    Steps

    Using the toolbar

    1. Click .

    2. Select Compress(Zip).

    Using the context menu

    1. Locate a file or folder in the list and then right-click.

    2. Select Compress(Zip).

    The Compress window opens.

  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 items and creates an archive file.