Archive file
File that is composed of one or more computer files along with metadata; used to collect multiple data files together into a single file for easier portability and storage, or simply to compress files to use less storage space
In computing, an archive file is a computer file that is composed of one or more files along with metadata. Many archive formats also support compression of member files. Archive files are used to collect multiple data files together into a single file for easier portability and storage, or simply to compress files to use less storage space. Archive files often store directory structures, error de... Wikipedia