Alpha ZIP is the easiest way to manage zip files and other compressed formats, offering a range of new features and a unique level of integration with Windows. No more grappling with complicated ZIP software!

Make handling ZIP files quick and easy. AlphaZip also supports most other compressed formats, including 7-zip. With its' unique Windows integration, AlphaZip lets you do more in less time!

Working with archives has never been easier! All archive operations are only one right-click away, and you won't need any additional software to open or create a certain type of archive.

Alpha ZIP also offers suport for most other popular archive formats. And there's no need to pay extra for advanced features such as Self Extracting Archives or Compress and Email. Everything you need is included.

Alpha ZIP lets you work like an expert, with NO extra costs, and NO extra time spent on learning how to use these advanced features.

Here are some key features of "Alpha ZIP":

· Easy compression of files. Create new ZIP files or other archive types with the click of a mouse.
· Easy extraction of ZIP files and other archive types. Unzip files of many different formats.
· Familiar user interface: ZIP files and other archives behave exactly like folders, but with some extra tools.
· Windows integration: You will find the Alpha ZIP functionality in menus throughout Windows.
· Easy support for self extracting files. Turn your ZIP files into programs.
· Handy email integration: Compress and email at once.
· Integration with virus scanners: Scan your ZIP files and other archive types for viruses.
· Easy conversion between different file formats.
· Open files and programs directly from inside the ZIP folder. Run the setup within a downloaded ZIP file with extreme ease.
· Integrity check lets you see if a file is healthy.
· Support for 7-zip, a new format that provides much better compression rates than the classic file formats.
· Alpha ZIP can both create and extract CAB files.
· Use Alpha ZIP to safely extract TAR files.
· Use Alpha ZIP to safely extract RAR files.
· Extract Gzip files with Alpha ZIP.
· Alpha ZIP is extremely easy to use.
· Compress email attachments with Alpha ZIP.
· Support for LHA and LHZ archives
· Create Jar files with Alpha ZIP.
· Extract and create Pkzip compatible files with Alpha ZIP.
· Create .tgz files in one pass.
· Alpha ZIP, the only ZIP program you need.


Limitations:

· 15 days trial

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Downloading ZIP files has become even easier. Alpha ZIP will now prompt you to run the setup after downloading software that's packed in a ZIP file.
· The Self Extracting files have a new face. Send them to your friends or customers and impress them.
· Alpha ZIP can now handle ZIP files with a size over 4GB.
· The uninstall procedure has been improved. Some of you have reported problems with uninstalling Alpha ZIP. These problems are now history.
· Alpha ZIP has undergone a face lift, improving the appearance of our unzip software.
· Alpha ZIP now has a settings screen where you can define which file types should be handled by Alpha ZIP.
· Alpha ZIP can now handle password protected RAR files better than before.