如今，我们通过电子邮件发送各种各样的东西，从文件到照片。无论(Whether)是出于商业原因还是个人原因，您都可能希望发送包含许多项目的整个文件夹。
您可以使用Windows(Windows)、Mac、Android和 iPhone上的默认电子邮件应用程序发送文件夹，但您应该在附加文件夹之前减小其大小(reduce the size before you attach it)。压缩文件夹可以让您更轻松地发送邮件，也让您的收件人更容易接收邮件。在这里，我们将向您展示如何将文件夹附加到电子邮件，首先是如何压缩它。
注意：如果您已经有第三方压缩工具(third-party compression tool)，您可以使用它来代替下面针对您设备的说明。
在Windows上将(Windows)文件夹(Folder)附加到电子邮件(Email)
当您尝试将文件夹附加到Microsoft Outlook中的电子邮件时，您会发现无法这样做。Outlook不允许您将文件夹直接附加到电子邮件。但是，一旦压缩它，就可以像附加任何其他文件一样附加它。
压缩文件夹
- 找到要发送的文件夹并右键单击它。
- 在快捷菜单中，选择发送(Send)到，然后选择压缩 (zipped) 文件夹。此措辞可能因您使用
的Windows版本而异。(Windows)
- 然后，您会看到在与您的文件夹相同的位置创建了一个同名的ZIP文件。(ZIP)您可以选择名称进行编辑，或者右键单击该文件并根据需要选择重命名(Rename)。
将文件添加到电子邮件
像往常一样打开Outlook并创建一封新电子邮件。然后，您可以通过以下几种方式附加ZIP文件（文件夹）：
- 将(Drag)文件拖到消息窗口的正文中。
- 在功能区中选择附加文件(Attach File)，然后在最近的项目(Items)列表中选择文件。
- Pick Attach File > Browse这台电脑。找到ZIP文件并选择插入(Insert)。
然后，完成您的电子邮件并发送。
您的邮件收件人只需像其他任何
文件一样在他们的设备上解压缩文件。(unzips the file on their device)
在 Mac 上将文件夹附加到电子邮件
(Mac)将文件夹附加到电子邮件时，Mac的工作方式与 Windows 不同。您无需先压缩文件夹即可执行此操作。当您发送电子邮件时， Apple Mail(Apple Mail)会自动为您的文件夹创建一个ZIP文件。
但是，我们仍将包含压缩文件夹的说明，以防您喜欢自己这样做。
压缩文件夹（可选）
- 找到要发送的文件夹并右键单击它或按住Control键并选择它。
- 在快捷菜单中，选择压缩 [文件夹名称]。
- 然后，您会看到一个ZIP文件在与您的文件夹相同的位置弹出，名称相同。您可以选择要编辑的名称或右键单击并选择重命名(Rename)。
将文件夹或文件添加到电子邮件
像往常一样打开“邮件”(Mail)并开始一封新邮件。然后，您可以通过以下方式之一直接附加文件夹（或您创建
的ZIP文件）：(ZIP)
- 将(Drag)文件夹或文件拖到电子邮件正文中。
- Pick File > Attach Files在菜单栏中选择文件 > 附加文件。找到文件夹或ZIP文件并选择选择(Choose)文件。
- 在工具栏中选择将(Attach)文档附加到此消息图标（回形针）。找到文件夹或ZIP文件并选择选择(Choose)文件。
然后您可以撰写邮件并将其发送给收件人。
然后，您的收件人可以在他们的 Mac(unzip the file on their Mac)或其他设备上解压缩该文件。如果他们在Mac上使用(Mac)Mail，该文件应该会自动为他们解压缩。
在Android上将(Android)文件夹(Folder)附加到电子邮件(Email)
在Android 版(Android)Gmail中将文件夹附加到电子邮件之前，您需要对其进行压缩。如果您尝试按原样附加文件夹，它只会打开供您查看各个文件。
压缩文件夹
- 打开“文件”(Files)应用程序并找到您要发送的文件夹。
- 点击文件夹的左侧将其选中，然后点击右上角的三个点。
- 选择压缩。
- 您会看到创建的ZIP文件与您的文件夹同名。
要重命名，请选择文件，点击右上角的三个点，然后选择Rename。
将文件添加到电子邮件
- 打开Gmail并像往常一样创建一封新电子邮件。
- 点击顶部的回形针图标并选择(Paperclip)附加(Attach)文件。
- 在“文件”(Files)应用程序中找到ZIP文件并选择它。
- 然后，您会在电子邮件中看到压缩文件夹作为ZIP文件。完成您的消息并按发送(Send)。
您的收件人可以像往常一样在他们的 Android 手机(unzip the file on their Android phone)或其他设备上解压缩文件。
在 iPhone 或 iPad 上将
文件夹(Folder)附加到电子邮件(Email)
与Mac上的(Mac)邮件(Mail)应用程序不同，您需要先压缩文件夹，然后再将其附加到 iPhone 和 iPad 上的电子邮件。与在Android上一样，如果您选择文件夹作为附件，它只会打开供您查看项目。
压缩文件夹
- 打开“文件”(Files)应用程序并找到您要发送的文件夹。
- 点(Tap)住文件夹以显示快捷菜单。
- 选择压缩。
- 然后您会看到一个与该文件夹同名
的ZIP文件。(ZIP)
要重命名它，请点击并按住文件，然后选择重命名(Rename)。
将文件添加到电子邮件
打开邮件(Mail)应用程序并像往常一样创建新邮件。
- 将光标放在电子邮件正文中以在键盘上方显示箭头。
- 点击该箭头，直到看到图标行，然后选择附件(Attachment)图标（文档）。
- 在“文件”(Files)应用程序中找到ZIP文件并选择它。
- 当ZIP文件出现在电子邮件正文中时，撰写您的邮件并将其发送出去。
然后您的收件人可以像往常一样在 iPhone(unzip the file on iPhone)、iPad 或其他设备上解压缩文件。
如果您或您的收件人有电子邮件文件大小限制，则在压缩后发送文件夹仍然可行。有关更多信息，请查看如何在 Linux 中压缩和解压缩文件(zip and unzip files in Linux)。
How to Attach a Folder to an Email
We send all sorts of things via email these days, from documents to photos. Whether for business or personal reaѕons, you may want to send an entire folder that contains many items.
You can send a folder using the default email application on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, but you should reduce the size before you attach it. Compressing a folder makes it simpler for you to send and easier for your recipient to receive. Here, we’ll show you how to attach a folder to an email, starting with how to compress it.
Note: If you already have a third-party compression tool, you can use it instead of the instructions below for your device.
Attach a Folder to an Email on Windows
When you try to attach a folder to an email in Microsoft Outlook, you’ll notice that you cannot do so. Outlook doesn’t allow you to attach a folder directly to an email. However, once you compress it, you can attach it like any other file.
Compress the Folder
- Locate the folder you want to send and right-click it.
- In the shortcut menu, select Send to and then Compressed (zipped) folder. This wording may differ depending on the version of Windows you use.
- You’ll then see a ZIP file created in the same location as your folder with the same name. You can select the name to edit it or right-click the file and pick Rename if you like.
Add the File to an Email
Open Outlook and create a new email as you usually would. You can then attach your ZIP file (folder) in a few ways:
- Drag the file into the body of the message window.
- Select Attach File in the ribbon and choose the file in the Recent Items list.
- Pick Attach File > Browse This PC in the ribbon. Locate the ZIP file and select Insert.
Then, complete your email and send it on its way.
Your mail recipient simply unzips the file on their device like any other.
Attach a Folder to an Email on Mac
Mac works differently than Windows when attaching a folder to an email. You can do so without compressing the folder first. Apple Mail automatically creates a ZIP file for the folder for you when you send the email.
However, we’ll still include instructions for compressing the folder in case you prefer to do so yourself.
Compress the Folder (Optional)
- Locate the folder you want to send and right-click it or hold Control and select it.
- In the shortcut menu, pick Compress [Folder name].
- You’ll then see a ZIP file pop up in the same spot as your folder with the same name. You can select the name to edit it or right-click and pick Rename.
Add the Folder or File to an Email
Open Mail and start a new message as you usually would. Then, you can attach the folder directly (or the ZIP file you created) in one of these ways:
- Drag the folder or file into the body of the email message.
- Pick File > Attach Files in the menu bar. Locate the folder or ZIP file and select Choose file.
- Select the Attach a document to this message icon (paperclip) in the toolbar. Locate the folder or ZIP file and pick Choose file.
You can then compose your message and send it to the recipient.
Your recipient can then unzip the file on their Mac or another device. If they use Mail on Mac, the file should automatically unzip for them.
Attach a Folder to an Email on Android
Before you can attach your folder to an email in Gmail on Android, you’ll need to compress it. If you try to attach the folder as is, it simply opens for you to see the individual files.
Compress the Folder
- Open the Files app and locate the folder you want to send.
- Tap the left side of the folder to select it, and then tap the three dots on the top right.
- Select Compress.
- You’ll see your ZIP file created with the same name as your folder.
To rename it, select the file, tap the three dots on the top right, and pick Rename.
Add the File to an Email
- Open Gmail and create a new email like normal.
- Tap the Paperclip icon at the top and pick Attach file.
- Locate the ZIP file in the Files app and select it.
- You’ll then see your compressed folder as a ZIP file in your email. Complete your message and press Send.
Your recipient can unzip the file on their Android phone or other devices as they usually would.
Attach a Folder to an Email on iPhone or iPad
Unlike the Mail app on Mac, you will need to compress your folder before you attach it to your email on iPhone and iPad. Like on Android, if you select the folder as the attachment, it simply opens for you to view the items.
Compress the Folder
- Open the Files app and locate the folder you want to send.
- Tap and hold the folder to display the shortcut menu.
- Select Compress.
- You’ll then see a ZIP file created with the same name as the folder.
To rename it, tap and hold the file, then pick Rename.
Add the File to an Email
Open the Mail app and create a new message like usual.
- Place your cursor in the body of the email to display the arrow above the keyboard.
- Tap that arrow until you see the row of icons, and pick the Attachment icon (document).
- Locate the ZIP file in the Files app and select it.
- When the ZIP file appears in the body of the email, compose your message and send it on its way.
Your recipient can then unzip the file on iPhone, iPad, or another device as usual.
If you or your recipient have an email file size limit, sending a folder is still doable after you compress it. For more, look at how to zip and unzip files in Linux.
