ZIP is usually the safest choice because it’s supported almost everywhere—Windows, Mac, Linux, and even mobile devices. 7Z offers better compression, but not everyone has the software to open it. TAR formats are great for Linux, but Windows users often struggle. If compatibility matters most, convert everything into ZIP.
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