April 17th, 2012· 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
October 25th, 2011· powerful 64-bit zip engine upgrade for maximum zipping speed
· seamless integration with WinZip's breakthrough file delivery web 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
June 15th, 2011· Includes a new performance scanner option along with several other enhancements and bug fixes
April 19th, 2011· 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.
November 6th, 2010· new performance architecture 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 and extensive email/webmail support, allowing you to zip and send files from virtually any email address without leaving the WinZip application
April 14th, 2010· Microsoft Office 2010-style ribbon interface places key WinZip functionality right at your fingertips, simplifying essential tasks and increasing your productivity
· Support for Windows 7 Libraries, Jump Lists, Multi-Touch Gestures, and more makes working with Zip files effortless
· 'Zip' option on the Home tab works the way you think, letting you select the files you want to zip up, choose your zipping options, and save your Zip file wherever you decide
· 'Encrypt' check box makes it easier than ever to password protect your confidential files
· 'Attach to E-mail' button lets you email a Zip file instantly and provides advanced options like using 'best method' compression and file encryption, and resizing photos so they send faster and fit standard computer screens
· '1-Click Unzip' option automatically extracts the content of an archive to a folder it creates for you, then opens the folder in Windows Explorer, providing easy editing access
· 'Open With' button opens an Office document (or other file) from within a Zip file using the default Windows file association or the application you specify, and—if you make changes—WinZip offers to save them back to the Zip file for you
· 'Auto Open' feature automatically extracts and opens a zipped document, spreadsheet, or presentation in its associated Microsoft Office application by just double clicking the Zip file within Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook
· 'Zip file previewer' lets you see what's inside a Zip file from within Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook and directly open zipped content files by simply double clicking on them
· 'Tools' tab presents practical utilities, such as a simple way to create a self-extracting Zip file, a means to encrypt an existing Zip file, and an option to unzip and try the contents of a Zip file then clean up afterward automatically
September 22nd, 2009Windows 7 support:
· Windows 7 includes many significant enhancements that simplify working with documents, folders, and programs. WinZip 14 takes full advantage of these new features to make working with your Zip files effortless.
Libraries:
· WinZip 14 provides support for Windows 7 libraries. Libraries group together folders with a common theme regardless of where the folders reside. For instance, the Windows 7 Pictures library groups all your separate folders that contain pictures in one convenient place. WinZip allows you to create and open Zip files in these convenient, themed libraries, add files from libraries to a Zip file, and extract to libraries. This makes many activities much easier. For example, you can zip all of your pictures, no matter where they are, by simply selecting the Pictures library.
· With the WinZip Job Wizard, you can automate zipping of your libraries using jobs that you create or jobs that are provided with WinZip 14. Windows 7 also lets you define your own libraries, and you can take advantage of those with WinZip. For example, you might create a “Backup” library containing a collection of folders with content that you frequently back up in Zip files. Or you might create an “Archive” library that contains a collection of folders in which you have stored Zip files.
Jump Lists:
· Windows 7 provides easy access to your documents and programs with taskbar icon jump lists. Pin the WinZip 14 icon to your taskbar for quick and easy access to frequently used zip features, recently used Zip files, and your favorite WinZip jobs. WinZip 14 even supports the new taskbar progress meter, which lets you keep an eye on the progress of extensive zip operations right on the taskbar while you work.
Explorer Preview:
· With a simple click in Windows 7 Explorer you can activate a preview pane, allowing you to view the contents of certain file types. WinZip 14 adds Zip files to the list of supported files, so you simply select a Zip file in Explorer and the preview pane shows what’s inside your Zip file. See a file in your Zip file that you want to view? Double-click it in the preview pane and your file is extracted and opened. Plus, if you use Outlook 2007, you can now use its preview pane to see the contents of zipped attachments and open files inside an attached Zip file.
Touch Screens:
· WinZip 14 fully supports gestures—simple finger movements—on your touch screen PC. Using gestures, you can easily scroll through the contents of your Zip files. And using Windows 7’s new multi-touch (two finger) gestures, you can even pan, zoom, and rotate your images in WinZip Pro's built-in Image Viewer without touching your keyboard or mouse!
Common Dialogs and Task Dialogs:
· Many WinZip dialogs, including the New, Open, Add, and Extract dialogs, have been updated to use the Windows 7 style and to provide new filtering and organizational support for finding your files and archives. New task dialogs provide clear and easy-to-follow instructions throughout WinZip 14.
Security:
· A key reason why many users purchase WinZip is its powerful, easy-to-use AES encryption. WinZip 14 introduces automatic wiping, which helps you to keep your confidential information confidential. To open an encrypted file, WinZip must create a temporary copy of the file on your disk. This temporary copy is deleted when you close the file, but, before doing so, WinZip 14 “wipes” (or “shreds”) it using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M). This prevents temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files from being recovered. It is safe and simple and secure.
· In addition, WinZip 14 recognizes Intel-based computers with built-in AES encryption and uses the available hardware support to make encryption operations two to three times faster.
Zipping Simplicity:
· WinZip has always been focused on making compression and encryption as easy as possible. Most operations can be accessed directly with a right click in Windows Explorer.
Inside WinZip 14, the following updated dialogs for Windows 7 and Vista users provide even more power and simplicity:
Add:
· In the Add dialog you can use the new Organize and Views features to help you find the files, folders, and libraries you want to add to your Zip file. With a few clicks, you can elect to add only specific types of files, such as documents or spreadsheets. You can create your own custom filter to control which files are added and modify other options for how they are added as well.
Extract:
· As in the Add dialog, the Organize and Views features in the Extract dialog allow you to easily navigate and find the libraries or folders to which you want to extract the content of your Zip files. Just pick a folder or library and click Extract; it’s as simple as that.
May 13th, 2009· WinZip 12.1 introduces the Zipx format, including lossless JPEG compression, creating the smallest Zip files ever. WinZip 12.1 also adds the possibility to resize photos during Zip and Email.
September 10th, 2008· New features and enhancements for photo and image compression, management, and sharing.
· Ability to create smaller Zip files and support for additional Archive formats.
· Encryption security features to customize password requirements and the types of encryption available.
· An improved user experience with various interface enhancements and refinements to help you (or your users) work smarter, faster, and safer.
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