Smartphones and tablets are both becoming increasingly capable of capturing great photos and videos, and the best iPhones and iPads are no exception. However, even with great file-sharing features like AirDrop, it can be difficult to export numerous photos and videos on iOS or iPadOS. Luckily, there's a way to zip photos and videos for quick and easy sharing. The process compresses the individual photos and videos and stores them in a single zip file for simplicity. To learn how to zip up photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad, check out the steps below.

How to compress photos and videos on iOS and iPadOS

1. Launch the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. Select the photos and/or videos that you would like to add to a zip file.

3. Click on the Share button in the bottom left corner.

4. Tap on Save to Files from the Share menu.

5. Select the destination folder, and click on Save in the top right corner.

6. Launch the Files app on your iPhone.

7. Navigate to the folder where you've saved the photos/videos.

8. Click and hold on it (Haptic Touch) and choose Compress.

9. You now have a zip file that includes all the photos and videos you've chosen. You can share the zip through your favorite apps, assuming they support zip files, or even upload it to a cloud if you'd rather just share a link with others.

Why you should use zip files on iPhone or iPad

As you can see, creating a zip file for photos and videos on an iPhone or iPad is very straightforward. The process is similar if you're trying to compress other file types, too. Not only will this make it easier to organize and send large file batches, but in some cases, it can also decrease the storage space consumed by these files when compared to their individual, uncompressed sizes.