Would you prefer to attach a whole folder to a message instead of individual files? Since email services do not allow attachments of folders to emails, you will need first to turn your folder into a ZIP file. This is how you do it. now know to Attach a Folder to an Email.
Attach a Folder to an Email on Desktop
The process of creating a ZIP file is straightforward on a desktop computer. We have guides on compressing your folder into a ZIP file on Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac, and Linux, depending on which desktop you prefer.
If you’re using Windows, you will right-click on your folder and select Send To > Compressed (Zipped) Folder to create a ZIP file.
If you’re using Mac, you should select “Compress” from the menu after right-clicking your folder. Your ZIP file will then be found in the original folder.
Sending a ZIP file via email requires attaching it just like any other file.
You can compose a new email by clicking “Compose” in Gmail. You need to attach your newly created ZIP file by clicking “Attach Files” in the “New Message” window.
To begin composing an email in Outlook, click “New Email.” Choose Attach File > Browse This PC to attach the ZIP file that you just created on your PC to your new email. Click the “Insert” tab at the top and click “Attach File.”
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Attach a Folder to an Email on Android
Most Android devices come with a built-in file manager that you can use to create ZIP files from folders.
Navigate to the folder you wish to email using your file manager. Hold down the folder and tap the three dots in the top-right corner. Then choose “Compress.”
A ZIP file containing your current directory is now available.
Note: If you cannot create ZIP files using your built-in file manager, you should use a free third-party file manager app like Cx File Explorer.
You can attach this ZIP file to an email by using your email app, composing a brand new email, and clicking the attach button. You can attach files to new emails in Gmail by tapping the attach icon and choosing “Attach File” from the new email screen. Browse the ZIP file that you created.
You can also attach a ZIP file to Outlook’s new email message. Tap the attach icon on the new email screen, then select “Choose from Files.”
Send the email along with your folder after filling out the remainder of the email fields.
Attach a Folder to an Email on iPhone or iPad
If you want to send a ZIP-formatted folder via email on iPhone or iPad, you can do so with the built-in Files app.
First, open the Files app on your device. You can compress a folder by holding it and tapping on it.
Tap the share icon in the lower-left corner of the screen after selecting the newly created ZIP file.
Select the email app you want to send your folder from the share menu.
The zip file you selected will be attached to your new email screen in your email app. Send the ZIP file (as an email attachment) by filling in the other fields in the email and clicking send.
In that way, you can send your folders via email from any of your devices. It’s very convenient!
