How to create a ZIP file on BlackBerry 10

Easily create Zip files on your BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10!

By Adam Zeis on 4 Feb 2013 03:04 pm

Often times you want to backup or send off a bunch of files at once. In the past this was a big PITA, but now in BlackBerry 10 it's as easy as it gets. There is a built-in option for compressing multiple files into a Zip archive to do with as you please. You can use the feature for mailing off a bunch of images, backing up files, transferring music files and much, much more. Keep reading to find out how to create a Zip file on your BlackBerry Z10or BlackBerry Q10.

Tap the File Manager icon
Browse to the files you want to add to the Zip archive
Press the overflow icon (3 dots) and then choose Select
Tap the files you want to add to the Zip file
Tap the Zip icon in the action banner on the right
Your Zip file will be created and placed in the same folder.

From there you can copy, move, email or share your Zip archive. Neato!

Topics: BlackBerry 10 Help Help, How-To & Tips

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26 comments

GeneralHerzog Feb 4, 2013 at 3:08 pm

OH HELLZ YA!!!

I didn't even know this was coming. This is a fantastic. I'll be using this ALL THE TIME for work.
This on the PB will be equally awesome!

EsJayDee Feb 4, 2013 at 3:09 pm

That's cool.

CCR601 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:09 pm

Does this mean you can unzip files on your phone as well?

Adam Zeis Feb 4, 2013 at 3:12 pm

Yup you can unzip them as well.

IM4CHRST Feb 4, 2013 at 3:22 pm

scalemaster34 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:11 pm

So BB10 will open .zip files?

VERY COOL and useful!

cpsquires Feb 4, 2013 at 3:12 pm

So many awesome and useful features on BB10, with some time they will have more big name apps, they will fix some issues, BB10 is a winner.

bbfan1040 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:14 pm

I will use this a lot - Whenever US gets Z10.!

rav813 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:21 pm

does it have .rar support, or has Unrar been ported to 10 yet?

flori72 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:39 pm

the kind of features that should have been displayed at the launch.

glamrlama Feb 4, 2013 at 3:46 pm

By the time I get my hands on a BB10 device I might not need to download a single app! Keep the goodies coming. Stuff like this will seem like small potatoes or a little crumb to some but having features like this built in the OS is huge for me. Can I create or open password protected .zips? It could be weeks before all the OS bits come to light!

tpmbb10 Feb 4, 2013 at 3:59 pm

Features like this fly under the radar but will really make this a useful phone. I like the looks of the file manager in general, particularly being able to toggle between the SD Card and Device with a gesture and tap.

The Me Feb 4, 2013 at 4:07 pm

Is there an email size limit?
BBOS had a 5-6MB limit.
Does BB10 have one?

ORIGINQuest Feb 4, 2013 at 8:44 pm

I was wondering the same thing...

Easy-G Feb 4, 2013 at 4:31 pm

What about .RAR?

azzurri_94 Feb 4, 2013 at 5:40 pm

This is awesome, didn't know you could do this on bb10

Rayysai Feb 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

I hope we can make password protected Zips (or even unzip password protected zip files). If not, I certainly hope that comes soon in an update

small, but useful feature

cletis Feb 4, 2013 at 10:58 pm

Disagree that this is a small feature; I think it's huge. But I completely agree that password support needs to be there -- the is a "business phone," right?

On an unrelated note, is the phrase "overflow icon" an official BB marketing noun to replace "ellipsis," or is that just your personal phrasing, Adam?