Why does iCloud on web insist on zipping single jpg's on download?

As title, I can understand zipping mutiple files but it's insane to zip a single file. Why do it? Also ist here a way to turn off? I couldn't find a way :(

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 8:52 AM

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