Want to transfer large files? Teach you how to split ZIP packages using WinRAR and 7-Zip

When dealing with large files, sometimes it is necessary to split them into multiple smaller compressed packages for easier transmission or storage. ZIP format compressed files provide a convenient way to achieve this purpose. Next, let’s take a look at how to split large files using WinRAR and 7-Zip, two commonly used software.
1. Steps to use WinRAR to split large files 1. After installing WinRAR, right-click the file or folder you want to split and select "Add to compressed file...".

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Finally click the "OK" button, WinRAR will start to compress and split the file into multiple ZIP volumes.

2. Steps to use 7-Zip to split large files 1. After installing 7-Zip, right-click the file or folder you want to split, select the "7-Zip" menu, and then select "Add to compressed file" …”.

Click the "OK" button and 7-Zip will start compressing and splitting the file into multiple ZIP volumes.

1. Volume size selection
   When selecting the volume size, it can be decided based on the capacity of the target storage device or the limit of email attachments. For example, some email services limit attachment size to 25MB.
2. Password Protection
   When compressing and splitting files, you can set password protection to ensure file security. Both WinRAR and 7-Zip support setting passwords for ZIP files.

When setting the volume size, enter the password in the password area to set the password while compressing the volume.

1. When setting the password for a compressed file in a volume, you should remember or save the password properly, otherwise you cannot open any volume.

To solve the problem of forgetting the ZIP volume file password:

1. Seek help from other tools.

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