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ZIP files

The most common file compression format. A zip file is made by compacting the information in a file or set of files to generally make the file smaller. These compressed files are easier to download, transport and store since they require less disk space. ZIP files generally use the file extension '.zip'. A special program is typically required to either compress or decompress files, such as WinZip.