How to Zip or Compress Files on Samsung Galaxy S22 Series

Updated at: 18/06/2025

Need to share large files but worried about storage space or slow transfer speeds? Learn how to easily zip or compress files on your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra. This simple guide shows you how to create zipped folders, reducing file sizes for quicker sharing via email, messaging apps, or cloud services. No complicated apps needed – we'll use built-in features for a seamless experience. Let's get started!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access File Manager

    • Go to the home screen.
    • Swipe up to access the app screen.
    • Open the Samsung folder and tap on 'My Files' file manager.
    Open the Samsung folder and tap on 'My Files' file manager. Open the Samsung folder and tap on 'My Files' file manager. Open the Samsung folder and tap on 'My Files' file manager.
    Access File Manager

  2. Locate Files

    • Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to compress (e.g., internal storage).
    Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to compress (e.g., internal storage).
    Locate Files

  3. Select Files to Compress

    • Select the files you wish to compress by touch and holding on one file, then selecting others.
    Select the files you wish to compress by touch and holding on one file, then selecting others.
    Select Files to Compress

  4. Initiate Compression

    • Tap the 'More' button at the bottom.
    • Tap 'Compress' from the popup menu.
    Tap 'Compress' from the popup menu. Tap 'Compress' from the popup menu.
    Initiate Compression

  5. Configure Compression

    • Name your compressed file (optional; you can keep the default name).
    • Choose the compression format (ZIP or 7z).
    Choose the compression format (ZIP or 7z). Choose the compression format (ZIP or 7z).
    Configure Compression

  6. Start Compression

    • Tap 'Compress'.
    Tap 'Compress'.
    Start Compression
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Tips

  • The compressed zip file can be used for uploading to a web server or emailing.
  • You can view the contents of the zip file and extract them using the 'extract' button.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Selecting the wrong compression format

Reason: Choosing a format like .7z when the recipient's device doesn't support it can make the file unusable.
Solution: Use a widely compatible format like .zip or .rar.

2. Accidentally deleting the original files

Reason: After zipping, some users mistakenly delete the original files before verifying the compressed file's integrity.
Solution: Always check the compressed file before deleting the original files.

3. Creating excessively large compressed files

Reason: Including unnecessary files or using an inefficient compression method leads to large zip files which take longer to transfer and consume more storage.
Solution: Review files to be included before zipping and consider using a higher compression level if supported by your app.

FAQs

Can I zip photos and videos together in one compressed file?
Yes, you can select multiple files of different types (photos, videos, documents, etc.) and zip them into a single compressed file. The process is the same as zipping a single file.
What if I need to unzip a file someone sent me? How do I do that?
Most file managers on the Samsung Galaxy S22 series can handle unzipping. Locate the zipped file, tap it, and select the 'Extract' or 'Unzip' option. The extracted files will be placed in the same folder as the zipped file.