All modern web-based or graphical e-mail clients allow their users to attach various files to messages. If you want to attach a folder containing one or more files, it needs to be compressed. To proceed, go through the steps in the following section.

Creating and sending a compressed folder

  • Right-click any blank area on your Windows desktop.
  • In the drop-down menu that appears, select New, then Folder.
  • Copy and paste your desired folder’s contents into the New folder (See the additional information section below if you need further instructions on this process).
  • Right-click the New folder, select Sent to, and then Compressed (zipped) folder.
  • Type in a name relevant to the newly compressed folder’s contents and press Enter.
  • Open your e-mail client of choice, and attach the folder as you would any other file.
  • Fill in the recipient’s e-mail address, a subject, type your message, and click Send.

E-mail providers limit the size of files attached to each message. If you exceed the file size limit, your message may not send.

  • How to copy files.
  • How to copy a directory or folder.
  • How to extract or decompress a compressed file.
  • Where is my e-mail attachment saved after it is opened?
  • How to print a picture or attachment sent in e-mail.
  • How to send an attachment or photo through e-mail.
  • E-mail help and support.