Zip files seem to be a one-stop solution for a lot of different things. It can be used for multiple things such as file encryption, file compression, split archives, etc.
In the file manager app, you can compress your photos, videos, and PDFs into zip files in the ASD file manager app on your Android device. The zip files are ideal if you want to store your large files in less space with others securely and fast.
But What Exactly are Zip Files?
There is a folder in the file manager app where you have saved your data to organize your files and you are sharing that folder to any location on your device. The same zip files work except the data inside the folder are compressed to reduce storage use. For example, you want to email a folder that contains 20 files. Well, it’s not possible so you will email 20 files separately, no right?
So here zip files become really useful as you can “zip up” 20 files into a single zip and you can quickly email it. Not only this your files will be compressed to reduce storage and it will be easier to share your files across the internet.
This is what zip files are for most people but you can do much more than just combine files with zip archives and compress with the zip file functionality.
How to Zip and Unzip files with the ASD File Manager app
With the file manager app, you can easily zip files such as photos, videos, and PDFs into zip files on your device. In this file explorer app, you can explore multiple features such as a document scanner, PDF reader, duplicate file filter, file hider, and much more.
Here we have provided steps to Zip and Unzip your files with the ASD File Manager app:
- Step 1: Open the ASD File Manager app.
- Step 2: On the homepage check under the tool section You will see the Large Files icon click on it.
- Step 3: Select any PDF, photo, or video and click on the Compress button.
- Step 4: A pop-up will open there enter the file name and click on compress.
- Step 5: You can check your compressed file on the Zip file icon in blue color on the Homepage.
If you want to decompress your files or unzip them on your Android device also you can easily do so with this file explorer app. Just click on the zip file you want to decompress or unzip then you will see a pop-up on the screen to decompress the files. As soon as you click on the unzip option your folder will be extracted to the same location in its original format.
How do Zip files work?
Zip files allow the encoding of information into a few bits by removing unnecessary data. The “lossless data compression” ensures that all the original data is intact in the File Explorer app. Below we have provided an example to explain how Zip files work in the File Explorer app.
For example, there is a file that contains the following sentence:
- The best storage solution and best sharing for your operations.
- Your operation solution for the best sharing and storage.
Every word in this file appears twice. If each letter and space in the sentence is equal to one unit of memory then the total file size would be 110 units. Although you can create the numbered code to express the data in different ways:
- The best storage solution and best sharing for your operations.
- 123456789
You can also put it in a different way. Both sentences would be numbered as 123456789896712345. This means that the original file size of 110 units is reduced to 18 units which is a big saving. The Zip file format uses lossless algorithms to do the same.
It allows you to share the same information in a more efficient way by removing unnecessary data from the file. It also means you can send your Zip files faster.
Advantages of Using Zip Files in the ASD File Manager app
- Simplify Storage: Zip files store and organize your data effectively and efficiently. If you have multiple files which you won’t use further you can zip them into a single small package. If you want to use them they will be arranged into single files which will be easy to locate and utilize. There must be other large files so you can compress them into zipped files which will decrease the storage space of your device.
- Enable Portability: If you want to transfer your files to a blank CD it will take a lot of time but as the compressed files are compact you can add far more data and transferring data will also take less time. This can contribute to long-term cloud storage cost savings.
- Streamline Backups: There are multiple data backup software apps that generate file duplicates in Zip format. The files are compacted to conserve space, grouped for quicker retrieval, and preserved in standard format to ensure one can access the backup regardless of the originating backup software.
- Enjoy Searchability: Although compression files may discard some data, a Zip file retains all data and enables searching for specific words, phrases, or file kinds inside the folder. Using a Zip file for preservation may help you organize your papers and make it easy to identify specific items.
- Conserve Resources: Suppose you have many files on your computer but have yet to make plans to access them. It is not practicable to leave them on a hard disc drive. Charges would skyrocket if you kept this information on the cloud. You can zip many documents into a single archive folder, which frees up storage space and simplifies categorization.
Let’s Wrap Up
Zip files help you to compress and archive files. It not only saves storage space but also provides efficient and organized file sharing. Also, the encryption option in Zip files enhances data security which provides an extra layer of protection for important information. These compressed files take less space as well as can be quickly shared with others by email or any other platform.
The best thing about zip files is they can be decompressed into their original size as generally it’s done by the receiver of zip files. In Android devices, you can easily create, open, and decompress zip files in the file manager app.
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