How to Zip Multiple Files in one file

While submitting your manuscript and if you have multiple files, you will need to compress your files into a Zip file before uploading. This guide will walk you through the process both Windows and Mac environments

How to Create a ZIP File on Windows

1. Gather Your Files

   • Ensure all the files you want to upload are in a single folder.

2. Select the Files or Folder

   • Click and drag to select multiple files, or
   • If all your files are in one folder, you can right-click the folder instead.
   • Right-click on the selected files or folder.

   • Right-Click and Choose “Send to” (might be under "Show more options")

   • Select → “Compressed (zipped) folder”

   • New Zipped folder will appear on the screen

3. Rename the ZIP File (Optional)

   • A new file with a .zip extension will appear in the same location.
   • You can rename it by right-clicking the file, selecting Rename, and entering a new name.

4. Upload Your ZIP File to the Form

   • Locate the ZIP file and upload it to the form.
     
     

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How to Create a ZIP File on Mac

1. Gather Your Files

   • Ensure all files you want to upload are in one folder.

2. Select the Files or Folder

   • Hold down the Command (⌘) key and click to select multiple files, or
   • If all your files are in a folder, you can right-click the folder instead.

3. Right-Click and Choose “Compress”

   • Right-click (or Control + Click) on the selected files or folder.
   • Select Compress [filename].

4. A ZIP File is Created

   • The newly created .zip file will appear in the same location as your original files.
   • If you compressed multiple files, the ZIP file will be named Archive.zip by default (you can rename it if needed).

5. Upload Your ZIP File to the Form

   • Locate the ZIP file and upload it to the form.