This article explains how to zip and unzip files and folders on a Mac using the Archive utility built into macOS Monterrey (12.3) through Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8).
How to Zip and Unzip a File/Folder on Mac
Compress and decompress a single file or folder using Finder to access Macs built-in Archiving utility.
Open Finder and navigate to the file or folder you want to compress.
Control-click or right-click the item and select Compress Item Name from the menu that opens.
