To encrypt an archive in 7-zip, once you’re at the Add to Archive dialog box, enter a password and select the Encryption method AES-256.

Do you want to add files to an existing ZIP file in Windows 11/10 without extracting and re-zipping everything? Follow this easy guide.

ZipLock lets you Compress, Backup and Password-protect your ZIP files easily on your Windows 11/10 computer. Download it free here!

This article describes what ZIP files are and why they're used in some situations. We'll also look at how to open one to see its contents, and how to convert the files inside to a different format ...

It's an extra layer of security you can add to your most sensitive files without too much trouble. How you go about this will depend on the software you're using to create the file in the first place.