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title: "Compress Folder To Zip File Step"
url: "https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/compress-folder-to-zip-file-step"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-12-25T10:41:38.726Z"
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# Compress Folder To Zip File Step

The Compress Folder to Zip File step makes a `.zip` archive from a folder you choose. You can use this step to put files together for storage, sending, or backup in your automated tasks.

## How to Use the Compress Folder to Zip File Step

Add this step to your process to compress a folder into one `.zip` file.

### Step 1: Add the Step to Your Process

1.  Drag and drop the **Compress Folder to Zip File** step into your workflow.
2.  Click the step to set up its properties.

## Parameters Explained

**Step Name** (Optional)

-   A custom name for the step. This helps you find the step in your process.

**Compression File Path** (Required)

-   The full path to the folder you want to compress.
-   You can type in a direct path or use a string variable you already have.
-   Example: `C:\MyDocuments\ProjectFolder`

**Destination Path** (Required)

-   The full path where the new `.zip` file will be saved, including the `.zip` file's name.
-   You can type in a direct path or use a string variable you already have.
-   Example: `C:\Archives\ProjectArchive.zip`

## Related Articles

-   [Create Folder Step - Robotiq.ai Help Center](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/create-folder-step)
-   [Delete Folder Step - Robotiq.ai Help Center](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/delete-folder-step)
-   [Set Variable Value Step - Robotiq.ai Help Center](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/set-variable-value-step)

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