How do I archive a file to make it smaller?

System

This discussion was created from comments split from: Archiving Data.

IrvingK

I tried to archive but the remaining file isn't smaller, is that right? I am hoping to make the file smaller, there are items in it from 2004.

Sherlock

If you haven't already, you may want to review: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7149937/faq-year-end-copy