WinZip 16 Standard (Retail)

What is WinZip?

WinZip is the world’s most popular file compression software with over 20 years experience as the leader in the industry. No other file compression utility offers such an innovative and easy-to-use feature set! Save time, conserve space, and share more with WinZip!

Compress Files

As the world's #1 zip utility, WinZip is the best choice for your file compression needs. With easy-to-use tools and drag-and-drop functionality, you can zip documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, presentations, graphics, html projects—you name it!

WinZip compresses files into the following formats: Zip, LHA, and Zipx (our smallest compressed file to date). Not sure which format to use? Let WinZip select the best compression method to maximize efficiency! You can even create self-extracting Zip files, ideal for distribution to recipients who may not own WinZip.

Why compress files?

• Conserve storage space
• Send swifter emails
• Improve upload/download times
• Compress multiple files into one

Did you know? WinZip has been upgraded with a brand new 64-bit zip engine! Not only does this provide additional software compatibility, but now WinZip can take full advantage of your system for maximum file compression power.

WinZip also provides advanced photo and image compression! With a single click, you can compress your digital photographs and graphic images by 20-25% with no loss of quality or data integrity. This lets you send files faster and fit more on your flash drive, CD/DVD, or hard disk.

Decompress Files

In addition to compressing files, WinZip instantly opens and extracts content from the industry's widest selection of compressed file types:

• Zip (.zip)
• Zipx (.zipx)
• RAR (.rar)
• 7Z (.7z)
• BZ2 (.bz, .bz2, .tbz, .tbz2)
• LHA/LZH (.lha, .lzh)
• Cabinet (.cab)
• Disc Image (.img, .iso)
• TAR (.tar)
• GZIP (.gz, .taz, .tgz)
• Compress (.tz, .z)
• UUencode (.uu, .uue)
• XXencode (.xxe)
• MIME (.b64, .mim)
• BinHex (.bhx, .hqx)
• Most other compressed files

Did you know? WinZip can do more than simply extract content from other compression file types! In addition to Zip/Zipx files, WinZip 16's previewing functionality lets you browse the contents of other major compressed file formats. WinZip also lets you instantly convert other file formats into Zip format!

Encrypt Files

Encrypt and password-protect your files as you zip them, all in one easy step! WinZip provides strong AES encryption to help you secure sensitive data from unauthorized access. You can even define your own password policies that WinZip will enforce for each file that you encrypt.

Did you know? WinZip auto-wipes or "shreds" temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M). This automatic action prevents protected files from being recovered and misused.

Share Files

Share files swiftly, safely, and seamlessly! WinZip's file sharing functionality allows you to zip, encrypt, and share a file directly from the WinZip window, all without having to open any other applications. WinZip provides extensive support for most email and webmail services—once configured, you can zip and email files using virtually any email address! You can even zip and post files directly to Facebook with ease!

Why use WinZip to share files?

• Organize and compress data into convenient, logical groups that are perfect for sharing
• Improve uploading/downloading times by sending smaller files
• Enjoy hassle-free email attachments that won’t clog email servers
• Password-protect compressed files against prying eyes

Did you know? WinZip can zip and send large files (up to 2GB) without the hassles associated with large email attachments. ZipSend is a powerful file delivery web service that boosts WinZip's file sharing functionality to prevent bounced emails and clogged servers.

Did you know? Now you can upload and post files directly to Facebook, all from the WinZip window! ZipShare is an innovative Facebook app that lets you zip and post any type of file to your Facebook wall.

Did you know? WinZip even includes an image resizer tool that allows you to resize, compress, and email a set of images—all in one easy step!

Back Up Files

WinZip Pro takes file compression to the next level with an automated data backup facility that helps you prevent data loss. Back up your desktop, documents, pictures, and email so that you never lose a thing!

With WinZip Pro's Backup tools, you can:

• Back up any important data using pre-defined jobs
• Create custom backup jobs using WinZip’s simple wizard
• Schedule backups to run automatically and unattended
• Burn your backup data to CD/DVD or network drive
• Email your backups off site from virtually any of your email addresses
• Upload your backups to an off-site server using the built-in WinZip FTP client

WinZip can even send you automated email notifications upon backup job completion!

Did you know? In addition to CD and DVD support, WinZip can zip and write files to Blu-ray Disc directly from the WinZip window!

Features in WinZip Standard

Compress / Decompress

• NEW! Zip and unzip files quickly and easily with WinZip's new high-performance 64-bit zip engine
• Create Zip files as much as 50%-80% faster thanks to WinZip's innovative compression algorithms and multi-processor support
• Compress files to save space and reduce transmission times
• Compress multiple files instantly using WinZip’s handy 'Zip My Files' button*
• Split large Zip files so they fit on removable media
• Zip and unzip very large Zip files (>4GB)
• Create Zip, LHA, and Zipx files – our smallest Zip files ever
• Open and extract Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7Z, LHA, BZ2, CAB, IMG, ISO, and most other compressed file formats
• NEW! Convert other major compressed file formats to Zip format
• Drag files onto the new WinZip Desktop Gadget to instantly zip/unzip them*
• Use the WinZip Desktop Gadget 'Folder I Choose' option to create or select a target folder for zipping/unzipping files on a case-by-case basis
• Apply 'Best Compression' method to maximize efficiency automatically based on file type
• Reduce JPEG image files by 20 - 25% with no loss of photo quality or data integrity
• Use ‘1-Click Unzip’ to automatically extract the content of an archive into a folder it creates, and then open that folder in Windows Explorer for easy editing access*
• ‘Auto Open’ a zipped document, spreadsheet, or presentation in its associated Microsoft Office application by simply double-clicking the Zip file within Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook*
• Use 'Open With' to unzip a compressed file using the default Windows file association (or an application you specify). If you make changes to the opened file, WinZip will offer to save them back to the Zip file for you
• Use ‘Save As’, ‘Rename’, and ‘New Folder’ commands to easily manage Zip files
• Employ advanced 'Unzip and Try' functionality to review interrelated components contained within a Zip file (such as an HTML page and its associated graphics)
• Temporarily extract Zip files using ‘Unzip and Try’ and have WinZip auto-wipe them when you're done
• Experience faster zipping performance on most files using optional LZMA compression
• View international characters in filenames thanks to WinZip’s Unicode support

Encrypt / Decrypt

• Encrypt and decrypt confidential files and email attachments
• Simply check ‘Encrypt’ to password protect your files and keep them completely secure
• Secure sensitive data with strong, FIPS-197 certified AES encryption (128- and 256-bit)
• Auto-wipe (‘shred’) temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M) to prevent misuse
• Take advantage of hardware acceleration available in certain Intel-based computers for even faster AES encryption
• Establish your own password policy by defining complexity requirements

Package & Share

• Bundle related files into compact, zipped packages that are perfect for sharing and saving
• Zip your email attachments so they are smaller, safer, send more reliably, and don’t bounce
• NEW! Access the ZipSend file delivery web service and send large files (up to 2GB) without worrying about bounced email messages
• NEW! Access the ZipShare web service to upload and post files to Facebook
• Apply advanced file sharing options such as ‘best method’ compression, file encryption, and automatic image resizing*
• Zip and email files using the most popular email and webmail systems (WinZip comes configured to work with Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail by Google, and Microsoft Live Hotmail)
• Configure WinZip to support additional email services beyond the preset selections provided with the software
• Use WinZip's extended enterprise support for IT control over the addition/alteration of e-mail services
• View the contents of zipped email attachments directly in the Microsoft Outlook preview pane using WinZip’s 'Zip File Previewer' functionality**
• Double click on a file in the Zip File Previewer for Microsoft Outlook to instantly open it for viewing**
• Resize images while zipping email attachments so your high-resolution pictures send faster and fit standard computer screens*
• Quickly create and send Zip files from within Windows Explorer with direct access to file sharing functionality
• Create self-extracting archives (.exe files) to send to people that may not own WinZip using the built-in ‘Self-Extractor Personal Edition’

Backup & Automate

• Use the ‘WinZip Command Line Support Add-On’ for scripting (free add-on)

Simplify

• NEW! Scan and diagnose your PC's performance with WinZip's built-in System Scanner tool
• Enjoy quick and easy access to vital functionality with WinZip’s improved Microsoft Office 2010-style user interface*
• Choose your preferred interface style: Microsoft Office 2010-style Ribbon*, Classic, or Windows Explorer shell integration
• Customize the look and feel of your WinZip interface with interchangeable themes (two included with the software, more available for download from our website)
• Access practical utilities from the ‘Tools’ tab for an option to create a multi-part Zip file, create a self-extracting Zip file, or encrypt an existing Zip file*
• Enjoy easy access to recent Zip files, Jobs, and WinZip commands using WinZip’s Windows 7 Jump List support*
• Easily locate files, folders, and libraries using WinZip’s Windows 7 dialogs, including Zip, New, Unzip, and Open*
• Zip only the files you want using Include and Exclude filters*
• Zip your Windows 7 libraries and unzip files into Windows 7 libraries*
• View the contents of Zip files directly in Windows Explorer preview pane using WinZip’s 'Zip File Previewer' functionality*
• Double click on a file in the 'Zip File Previewer' for Windows Explorer to instantly open it for viewing/editing/saving*
• Use WinZip’s content-sensitive 'Smart View' to logically display the contents of a Zip file
• Use WinZip’s Explorer View to display image thumbnails for easy browsing
• Use Windows 7 Multi-Touch Gestures on your touch screen PC to scroll through and select the contents of Zip files without using your keyboard or mouse*

*Requires Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista
**Requires Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007