How to Create ZIP/RAR Files for Scan Upload
Follow these simple steps to prepare your scan files for upload
Mac Instructions
Video Tutorials:
Creating ZIP files on Mac:
- Select all the scan files or folders you want to compress
- Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected items
- Choose "Compress" from the menu
- A ZIP file will be created automatically
Creating RAR files on Mac:
- Download and install a RAR compression tool, such as RAR Extractor or The Unarchiver.
- Open the installed RAR software.
- Look for the option like "Create Archive", "Compress to RAR", or similar.
- Select the scan files or folders you want to compress.
- Choose the RAR format and set any desired compression options.
- Click Create (or the equivalent button) to generate the RAR file.
Windows Instructions
Video Tutorials:
Creating ZIP files in Windows:
- Select all the scan files or folders you want to compress
- Right-click on the selected items
- Hover over "Send to" in the context menu
- Click "Compressed (zipped) folder"
- Enter a name for your ZIP file and press Enter to save it
Creating RAR files (using WinRAR):
- Download and install WinRAR if it is not already installed.
- Select all the scan files or folders you want to compress.
- Right-click on the selected items.
- Choose "Add to archive..." from the context menu.
- In the pop-up window, select the RAR format (instead of ZIP).
- Set additional options, if necessary, and click OK to create the RAR file.