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Zipping Files to Upload to RateFast Form

How to Zip (Compress) Files on Windows and macOS

The RateFast Enterprise Form and RateFast Clinical Form both include file upload fields with a maximum limit of 20 files. If you need to submit more than 20 files for a single claim submission, you can zip (compress) the files into a single file, and then drop that into the upload field. Please follow the instructions below based on your operating system

Click on the name of your Operating System (Windows or MacOS) to reveal the instructions below.

Windows: How to Zip Files

Method 1: Right-Click (Easiest)

  1. Select the file(s) or folder(s)
  2. Right-click one of the selected items
  3. Click Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder
  4. A new .zip file will appear in the same location
  5. Rename it if needed

Method 2: Windows 11 Quick Menu

  1. Select file(s)
  2. Right-click and choose Compress to ZIP file
  3. The zip file will be created automatically

Method 3: Windows 10 Ribbon Menu

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. Select file(s)
  3. Click Share → Zip

Optional: Advanced Tools

You can use third-party tools for additional features:

  • 7-Zip
  • WinRAR

These provide stronger compression, more formats, and password protection.

macOS: How to Zip Files

Method 1: Right-Click (Finder)

  1. Select file(s) or folder(s)
  2. Right-click (or Control + click)
  3. Click Compress “filename” or Compress X items
  4. A .zip file will be created in the same folder

Method 2: Finder Menu

  1. Select your file(s)
  2. Click File → Compress in the top menu