Much more than a simple 'unzip' app, WinZip Universal delivers the same zip technology as the desktop version of WinZip, but as a Windows Universal app that you can use on any Windows 10 device. With over a billion downloads to date, WinZip Universal is the solution you can count on to protect, store and share your important files. Mar 22, 2020 WinZip has long been a go-to ZIP tool, so we were keen to try the all-new WinZip 18. It's much more than a cosmetic upgrade: A new compression engine zips, splits, and joins files faster than. To open a.zip file without Winzip on a Windows computer, first double click the ZIP file to open it and click “Extract,” which you’ll find below the tools heading. Once the toolbar appears, click “Extract all” followed by “Extract” when the pop-up window appears. Much more than a simple 'unzip' app, WinZip Universal delivers the same zip technology as the desktop version of WinZip, but as a Windows Universal app that you can use on any Windows 10 device. With over a billion downloads to date, WinZip Universal is the solution you can count on to protect, store and share your important files.
WinZip 16.5 introduces:
ultra-fast zip engine that taps into your computer’s full processing power
next-generation technology that harnesses the power of AMD graphics processors (GPUs)
streamlined interface with a more attractive, intuitive look-and-feel
WinZip 16.0 introduced:
powerful 64-bit zip engine upgrade for maximum zipping speed
seamless integration with WinZip's breakthrough large file sending service, ZipSend.
the ability to send very large Zip files (up to 2GB) using ZipSend
instant access to WinZip's NEW Facebook app, ZipShare
the ability to zip and post any type of file (up to 20MB) to Facebook using ZipShare
the ability to zip and write files to Blu-ray Disc directly from the WinZip window
the ability to convert other major compression file formats to Zip format
extended preview functionality for other major compression file formats
the ability to scan and diagnose PC performance issues using WinZip's built-in System Scanner tool
WinZip 15.5 introduced:
new compression algorithms designed for multi-processor systems that zip files up to twice as fast
new WinZip Desktop Gadget option called 'Folder I Choose' that allows you to create or select a target folder for zipping/unzipping files on a case-by-case basis.
dynamic, context-sensitive icons that automatically change to reflect the WinZip tasks available to your specific situation
streamlined processes that remove unnecessary dialogs and cut down on extra steps
the ability to show/hide the Address bar
the ability to instantly jump between any instances of WinZip that you currently have open
the ability to customize the look and feel of your WinZip interface with interchangeable themes
improved destination folder management, so when you open/alter a zipped file's contents directly from an email attachment, WinZip will prompt you to save your work to a new location on your computer (rather than the email temp folder)
streamlined 'Unzip and Try' processes that remove extra steps, making temporary viewing even quicker and easier
extended enterprise support that provides IT control over the addition/alteration of e-mail services.
WinZip 15.0 introduced:
performance architecture for major enhancements in file compression and encryption
brand new zip engine for high-speed zipping
improvements to the WinZip 14.5 interface with refined menu designs and more intuitive icons
a groundbreaking desktop gadget that uses drag-and-drop functionality to provide instant access to zipping, unzipping and email tasks
new 'Zip and E-mail' feature that lets you create a Zip file and attach it to an email message in one simple step
new Image resizer feature that resizes and zips your high-resolution pictures before attaching them to an email message
Built-in webmail support for all WinZip email functionality (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail by Google, and Microsoft Live Hotmail)
Additional email support for other webmail services, enterprise mail systems, and individual ISP addresses
Enhanced backup email support that allows backup files and log files to be sent from virtually any of your email or webmail addresses
WinZip 15.0 Pro introduced:
additional Backup functionality allowing backup files to be sent automatically from virtually any email/webmail address upon job completion
WinZip 14.5 introduced:
new, easy-to-use Microsoft Office 2010-style ribbon interface
support for Windows 7 Libraries, Jump Lists, Multi-Touch Gestures, and more
one-click functionality for zipping, unzipping, emailing and saving
new 'Attach to E-mail' button that lets you email a Zip file directly from the WinZip window
new 'One-click Unzip' button automatically extracts the contents of an archive to a new folder, then opens that folder in Windows Explorer for easy editing access
new 'Open With' button opens a zipped file using the default Windows file association, and—if you make changes—WinZip offers to save them back to the Zip file for you
the ability to preview and open specific files in a zipped folder directly from Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook
new 'Tools' tab that provides instant access to additional encryption features, the self-extracting utility, and the Unzip & Try feature
new 'Backup' tab that provides instant access to WinZip's extensive Backup functionality
extensive list of predefined Backup jobs to choose from
simple wizard for creating your own custom backups
the ability to back up photos directly from your digital camera or iPhone
WinZip 14.0 introduced:
support and optimization for Microsoft Windows 7
new 'best compression' option for ultra efficient compression
enhancements to JPEG compression technology
new preview capability for Windows Explorer and Microsoft Outlook 2007
new, simplified menu options for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
new auto-wiping ('shredding') of temporary encrypted files after viewing
WinZip 12.1 introduced:
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compressed file format innovation called Zipx, representing WinZip’s smallest Zip file to date
new image resizing functionality added to email features
WinZip 12.0 introduced:
the ability to compress JPEG files by 20%-25% without any loss in photo quality or data integrity
new ‘Send Selected Files and Resize’ feature for easy file sharing
new LZMA compression technology for better compression performance for most file types
support for 7 ZIP, ISO and IMG file formats
the ability to set your own password policies
new graphic report showing vital information about a file/folder after it has been compressed
WinZip 12 Pro introduced:
new ‘Zip from Camera’ feature that transfers and zips photos from supported digital cameras
new photo auto-rotate functionality with cameras that support image orientation tags
new MSI installations that can be customized to set password complexity and to control the types of encryption available to users
WinZip 11.2 introduced:
new Unicode support to ensure that international characters are displayed for filenames in a Zip file
the ability to create, open and extract LHA archives (.LHA and .LZH)
WinZip 11.1 introduced:
certification for Windows Vista designation
new Vista toolbar and program icons
new Vista explorer-style user interface
support for 64-bit Windows Vista and Windows XP
support for 32-bit Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
new MSI packages for customized installations
WinZip 11.0 introduced:
practical image handling through thumbnails
more efficient compression
support for RAR and BZ2 files
WinZip 11.0 Pro introduced:
new internal image viewer for previewing full-sized images in a Zip file
enhancements to the data backup functionality
WinZip 10.0 introduced:
improvements to core technology that create even smaller Zip files
new Explorer-style view that makes it easier to manage larger, multi-folder Zip files
the ability to create split (multi-volume) Zip files
automatic update checking
support for the Windows XP SP2 Attachment Manager, which warns users when files might be dangerous to open
WinZip 10.0 Pro introduced:
predefined data backup jobs
the ability to automate almost any repetitive zipping task, including custom-made daily data backups, periodic reporting, and off-site storage
the ability to move valuable data off site by using the included FTP functionality
the ability to create Zip files directly on CDs and DVDs
the ability to span large Zip files across multiple CDs/DVDs if necessary
WinZip 9.0 introduced:
improvements to compression methods and capacity
128-bit and 256-bit key AES encryption
the ability to handle files larger than 4 GB
WinZip 8.1 introduced:
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further integration with Windows Explorer
extensive support for Windows XP features
new WinZip Quick Pick taskbar tray icon
support for split Zip files
the ability to add Zip file comments up to 64KB
support for the multi-byte character sets used with some Asian languages
WinZip 8.0 introduced:
enhancements to the WinZip Wizard
new Windows-like interface
support for desktop themes and screen savers on Windows 95/98/NT
'Zip and E-Mail' support accessible from the Windows Explorer context menu
WinZip 7.0 introduced:
support for Microsoft's CAB (cabinet) format, including most self-extracting CAB files
sizable, sortable, and selectable columns in the main WinZip window
new configurable toolbar with 21 toolbar buttons
improved configuration using a tabbed dialog box
WinZip 6.3 introduced:
updated zip/unzip engine with automatic built-in disk spanning for multi-disk Zip files
new Internet Browser Support Add-On, which allows users to download and open archives from the Internet with one click via Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
WinZip 6.2 introduced:
support for additional files formats (MIME, UUencoded, XXencoded, BinHex)
convenient Favorite Zip Folders
new built-in file encryption
the ability to create self-extracting files with the WinZip Self-Extractor Personal Edition
WinZip 6.1 introduced:
the WinZip Wizard to streamline the unzip/install process for software distributed in Zip files.