Using Windows Built-in Zip Utility: Windows has a built-in zip utility that allows you to create and extract zip files. To create a zip file, select the files you want to compress, right-click on them, and select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder".
Using 7-Zip: 7-Zip is a popular free and open-source file archiver that allows you to create and extract zip files. Download and install 7-Zip, select the files you want to compress, and click on the "Add to archive" button.
Using Online Tools: There are various online tools available that allow you to create zip files, such as SmallPDF, Convertio, and Online-Convert.
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