# Executing the ZIP Compression/Extraction Plug-in

This topic describes how to compress files or folders into a zip file or extract zip files using the ZIP Compression/Extraction plug-in.
Procedure
1.
Select the files, folders, or zip file you want to compress in Desk.

- For compression
  You can select multiple files or folders. Files that are in use can be compressed. Hidden files in the target folder are also compressed and included in the zip file.
- For extraction
  You can select multiple zip files. Files other than zip files cannot be extracted.

2.
Right-click the [ZIP Compression] or [ZIP Extraction] plug-in button on the toolbar or task toolbar.
When the [ZIP Compression/Extraction] dialog box appears, change the settings if necessary, and click [Execute].
During processing, the [ZIP Compression] or [ZIP Extraction] dialog box displays the progress.
The dialog box will close when the processing is complete.
The processing results are saved as follows:

- For compression
  A zip file is saved in the specified destination with the same name as the first file or folder selected.
- For extraction
  A folder is created in the specified destination with the same name as the extracted zip file, and the extracted files are stored in it.