How to use file compression in Windows 11

Compression is a technique for reducing the size of files and folders on Windows operating systems. This can be a huge help for users who have a lot of large files on their PC.

Previously, compressing files or folders required using third-party software on your system, but with the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft has added a new feature called New Technology File System (NTFS) compression.

If you are interested in learning how to use this feature, we have provided instructions below on how to use the NTFS compression feature to compress files, folders, and even drives on your Windows system.

Compress files using the NTFS compression feature in Windows 11

Step 1: Go to the folder where the files that must be compressed are located.

Step 2: As shown in the image below, right-click the file and click Properties from the context menu.

Step 3: Make sure you are on the General tab of the Properties window.

Step 4: Then, next to the Properties option, click Advanced at the bottom of the window as shown below.

Step 5: After the Advanced Properties window appears on the screen, select the "Compress content to save disk space" check box as shown below.

Note: To revert your changes, you can simply uncheck the Compress content to save disk space checkbox and click OK.

Step 6: Click "OK" to save and close the "Advanced Properties" window.

Step 7: Finally, click Apply and OK to reflect the changes. This will close the file properties window.

Compress the folder using the NTFS compression feature in Windows 11

Step 1: Right click that needs to be compressed folder.

Step 2: Select Properties from the context menu as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 3: In the folder's Properties window, click the "General" tab and then click "Advanced" at the bottom ".

#Step 4: This will open the Advanced Properties window.

Step 5: Select the Compress content to save disk space checkbox and click OK to close the window.

Step 6: Then click Apply in the properties window of the folder.

Step 7: This will prompt a small window asking you to select an option from the displayed list.

Step 8: Select the Apply changes to this folder, subfolders, and files radio button and click OK.

Step 9: Click "OK" again in the folder's properties window.

Note: You can save disk space by unchecking the Compress content checkbox and click OK to stop compressing files/folders.

Compress the drive using the NTFS compression feature in Windows 11

Step 1: To compress the drive, right-click the drive you want to compress (Example:- C:\, D:\, etc.).

Step 2: From the menu click Properties as shown below.

Step 3: By default it will open in the "General" tab, but please confirm.

Step 4: Below the capacity details there is a checkbox named Compress this drive to save disk space. Please click to view .

Step 5: When finished, click Apply.

Step 6: Then click the Apply changes to drive D:\, subfolders and files option and click OK.

Step 7: Finally, click "OK" to close the drive's properties window.

Note: You can revert the changes by unchecking them in Step 4.

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