: On modern systems with fast CPUs and slow storage (like some HDDs), compression can actually improve speed by reducing the amount of data the drive needs to read. How to Use "Compact" (Native Windows Tool)

If you prefer a graphical interface over the command line, many users look for CompactGUI .

: To compress all files in a specific folder, use: compact /c /s:"C:\YourFolderPath" .

: It acts as a visual "wrapper" for the native Windows compact.exe tool.