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WinZip Changelog

What's new in WinZip 28.0 Build 15620

Sep 13, 2023
  • Modern Home Screen:
  • With the introduction of the new home screen, customers can now explore a more extensive range of apps beyond compression, gain easy access to a new ideas portal, and tour the self-serve knowledge base. Additionally, new product information and updates are always readily available for customers to stay informed and up to date.​
  • Submit and vote on ideas:
  • WinZip customer satisfaction is a priority. Now, ideas and suggestions can be submitted directly in the app and others’ ideas can also be voted on. The WinZip team will review and consider ideas for future implementation. Customer feedback matters, and we are committed to making WinZip even better based on the valuable insights we receive.​
  • WinZip Secure Backup:
  • WinZip enables secure data backup and recovery to prevent loss from hardware failures, software bugs, human error, and natural disasters, ensuring files can be easily accessed in the event of an emergency. Now, customers can more easily back up folders with a simple right-click. ​
  • Sharing with SafeShare:
  • WinZip SafeShare simplifies file sharing via email by enabling customers to easily attach or link their files. Files can be encrypted with a password and set with an expiration date to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, personal data can be removed, watermarks added, and PDF files combined. Now, emails are formatted in a more user-friendly way and recipients will receive more relevant details.
  • Scan files for threats:
  • With the latest update, WinZip introduced a seamless scanning feature that enables customers to effortlessly check both encrypted and unencrypted zip files before unzipping. This added layer of security helps protect devices from potential malware or ransomware threats. Now, users can enjoy a worry-free experience, knowing that WinZip is actively working to safeguard their files and devices from harmful content.​
  • PDF Express:
  • WinZip PDF Express is a versatile software tool for efficient PDF management. It offers features like conversion, merging, editing, security, and easy file sharing. It’s now possible to comment or annotate on a new or existing PDF file. Users can also easily fill out interactive forms; and manually add their signature and comments to non-interactive ones.​
  • In-app support:
  • To better support our customers, WinZip now offers an in-app FAQ, providing quick answers to common questions. Additionally, users can directly access our online support page and comprehensive knowledge base for further assistance. These resources ensure a smoother WinZip experience, empowering users with the information they need for efficient file compression and management.​

New in WinZip 26.0 Build 14610 (Aug 31, 2021)

  • NEW! WinZip Image Manager (Pro/Enterprise):
  • A fresh new way to manage, share, and confidently secure all your pictures in one dedicated app! Easily convert formats, rotate, resize, and crop for single or multiple images. Quickly access all WinZip Image Manager features with a right click in the Windows Explorer. Increased security lets you remove camera information, EXIF data, including GPS location, along with lossless compression and bank-grade encryption.
  • NEW! WinZip PDF Express (Pro/Enterprise):
  • A powerful, multipurpose PDF app that does far more than a basic PDF reader. Export a PDF to Word or image file, or create a PDF from any document. Reorder, add or delete pages and easily combine multiple document formats into a single PDF, then watermark, secure and share.
  • NEW! WinZip Secure Backup (Pro/Enterprise):
  • Get peace of mind knowing this safeguard app will keep your most important data secure. Create simple, yet powerful, backup routines. Store a copy locally or in the Cloud for an extra layer of security. With WinZip, your most important files will be safe and easy to restore.
  • NEW! WinZip Share Express (Pro/Enterprise):
  • Share your files with confidence and security. This powerful sharing tool is included in the WinZip apps, allowing you to share, compress, and encrypt, all within a simple interface. Easily share files to one or many locations, surrounded by extra layers of security, including military-grade encryption and time bomb capabilities.
  • ENHANCED! New ribbon look-and-feel with context aware file management tools
  • ENHANCED! Auto clean and organize your computer
  • NEW! Files Shared to Me folder
  • NEW! Batch conversion capabilities
  • NEW! Seamlessly switch between Windows Explorer and WinZip
  • NEW! Quick access to recent contacts
  • NEW! Personal Cloud NAS drive support
  • ENHANCED! More filter options for zipping files
  • ENHANCED! Streamlined Actions Pane
  • ENHANCED! Combine files into a single PDF (Pro/Enterprise)
  • NEW! Support for Windows Environmental Strings

New in WinZip 25.0 Build 14245 (Sep 1, 2020)

  • NEW! More efficient file compression with duplicate file detection:
  • You might not realize it, but your Zipx files often contain duplicate files, adding to the size of your zip file. WinZip 25 scans and excludes duplicate files, instead storing them as a link to save you space. Your files stay the same - but your Zipx files will be smaller than ever.
  • NEW! Organize your photos in the cloud:
  • Use WinZip to automatically organize all your photos by year and month. Say goodbye to endless scrolling looking for photos - it's now easier than ever for you to store, manage, and share your most important memories.
  • NEW! Update contents of a Zip file to match the source:
  • Refresh the content of a Zip file to match the content of the original source folder. The documents you zip change all the time, and now you can keep all your zip files up to date with fewer clicks.
  • ENHANCED! Combine PDF features:
  • WinZip 25 Pro enables you to merge all your PDF files, even those generated by WinZip conversions. You can now merge a wide variety of files and images into a single PDF in one easy step.
  • NEW! Sign new and existing PDF files:
  • Use WinZip Pro to sign PDF files straight from your computer. All types of PDFs are supported - from those sent to you, to files you convert to PDF using WinZip. Sign and send important documents in seconds, with the added peace of mind from WinZip’s banking-level encryption.
  • NEW! Access and edit files shared with you by others:
  • Easily access shared folders in OneDrive and Google Drive to work more effectively with your team. It's straightforward to see which folders belong to someone else, and WinZip 25 enables you to zip, unzip, encrypt, and decrypt files saved in shared folders.
  • NEW! Automatically save cloud files:
  • WinZip has always made it easy to work in files stored in the cloud, but WinZip 25 takes it to a whole new level. WinZip 25 automatically saves your work on cloud-based files, ensuring you never lose important work.
  • NEW! Easy access to Background Tools:
  • WinZip's Background Tools keep your folders clean and organized - it's like having an invisible army of technicians working on your computer. WinZip 25 gives you access to these powerful tools right from the WinZip Ribbon, and schedules background tasks to run simultaneously.
  • NEW! Seamless integration with Microsoft Teams:
  • You can now share Zip files with your colleagues in Microsoft Teams through WinZip’s brand-new Microsoft Teams integration. Simply use WinZip’s Instant Messaging function to effortlessly share zip files to your chosen Microsoft Teams channel.

New in WinZip 24.0 Build 13681 (Sep 10, 2019)

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New in WinZip 23.0 Build 13300 (Oct 25, 2018)

  • NEW! Prompt to unzip on open:
  • Now you can instantly unzip any Zip file in Explorer, or from the WinZip Files Pane, the WinZip Ribbon or File menu. Easily unzip files to the folder that it originated from, your Documents folder, or a folder that you choose!
  • NEW! Unzip to file pane folder:
  • With a single click of a button, you can unzip any file to the selected folder in the Files Pane.
  • NEW! Faster start-up performance:
  • Now you can strictly focus on the task at hand and not on whether the WinZip application has launched because WinZip now takes half the time to start up. Work faster and eliminate the risk of launching multiple WinZip windows.
  • NEW! Image Format Conversion:
  • Quickly and easily reduce image file size and convert images from one format to another, for example, from jpg to png. Add to a Zip file or save to your desktop for multi-use.
  • NEW! Remove personal data from files:
  • Easily remove personal data (EXIF) from various files so that when they are shared, your information is not included. Secure any of the following file types to ensure they do not contain additional data that, while not typically visible, may be personal: DOC/DOCX, GIF, JPG (JPEG), PDF, PNG, PSD, PPT/PPTX, and XLS/XLSX.
  • NEW! POSIX TAR support:
  • You can now open and unzip POSIX TAR files in the updated compression format.
  • NEW! WinZip Express copy to clipboard:
  • WinZip Express enables you to share files in many ways, now including the clipboard! Easily place a cloud link for any file onto the clipboard where it may be pasted into other apps for sharing.
  • NEW! Address Book options:
  • You can now send a message via WinZip emailer to a one-time recipient and not add it to your contacts list. There is also a new option to never add recipients that are manually entered. This is particularly useful during a job search or any repetitive activity whereby a message is sent to a receiver you will likely never communicate with a second time.
  • NEW! Enterprise-Wide Password Protection:
  • Enterprises can recover encrypted files left by past employees or during forensic audits, quickly and easily, to avoid significant downtime.
  • Enterprise only.
  • NEW! Hide Enterprise Ribbon Buttons:
  • In the enterprise version of WinZip, buttons for disabled features will no longer be shown and therefore cannot be clicked on. No more confusion around what is and isn’t available, sparing needless cycles and erroneous admin tickets.
  • Enterprise only.
  • NEW! Slack Support:
  • Now Enterprise users can enjoy WinZip's file sharing features using their Slack enterprise solution. Share files and zip files via Slack IM and choose contacts from within Slack's Contacts; streamlining workflow and eliminating unnecessary steps.
  • Enterprise only.
  • NEW! UI Configuration:
  • Now Enterprise users largely interested in compression functionality may tap into the Classic interface, which hides the files and actions pane and displays only the ribbon. This can be facilitated upon initial set up and users may later change settings if they prefer to use features beyond compression.
  • Enterprise only.
  • NEW! Job Wizard Skip EDP Work Files:
  • Enterprise users may now use the Job Wizard to back up personal files in a Windows Protected Environment (WIP), without having to manually suppress work files.
  • Enterprise only.
  • ENHANCED! Zip File Encryption
  • You can now easily encrypt an existing Zip file with a click of a button on the Tools ribbon. The WinZip tools tab on the ribbon makes it simple to choose all or selected files in an existing open Zip file, and encrypt them in one step. This time-saving technique vastly eliminates room for error.
  • ENHANCED! Encryption options for new files:
  • When updating a Zip file which contains encrypted files, WinZip automatically applies encryption to the replacements. Prompting of the password for the original file protects against unauthorized access.
  • ENHANCED! Password Protection:
  • Encrypted files within a Zip file cannot be deleted without knowing the password. This new default minimizes erroneous file deletion.
  • ENHANCED! "Move" files more easily:
  • A new Move button alongside the Add button makes it clearer for you to either add or move files into a Zip file.

New in WinZip 22.5 Build 13114 (Apr 25, 2018)

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New in WinZip 22.0 Build 12663 (Oct 25, 2017)

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New in WinZip 21.5 Build 12480 (Apr 28, 2017)

  • New in WinZip 21.5, you can:
  • Open multiple tabs in the Files pane to easily organize and move files
  • View the Files pane as a tree and see the content of folders as you select them
  • Create and split zip file in Windows Explorer
  • Right click any file to share by email, clipboard, IM, or social media
  • Enhanced address book to select contacts by name
  • Track shared files with ZipShare to see how many times they've been downloaded
  • Option to shutdown computer after automatic backup (Pro & Enterprise)
  • Access cloud services designated as WIP secure by administrator (Enterprise only)

New in WinZip 21.0 Build 12288 (Oct 25, 2016)

  • ENHANCED! MP3 Compression:
  • Keep more music on your phone or on a cloud service, or share playlists more easily, with enhanced MP3 compression. WinZip 21 compresses your MP3 files by 15 – 20% on average with no loss in quality thanks to the enhanced Zipx format.
  • NEW! Access all your accounts:
  • If you have work and personal accounts on the same cloud or IM services, now you can add and access all of them in WinZip. You no longer need to log in and out depending on which accounts you want to use. Add up to 16 accounts, give them unique names to distinguish them and enjoy easy access to your files for any of the many services supported by WinZip 21. Pro and Enterprise only.
  • NEW! Combined Address Book:
  • Email and share more easily directly from WinZip’s internal emailer to any of your contacts with the new Combined Address Book. Add contact information from your email accounts, multiple social media services and local contact directories so you no longer need to go outside WinZip to find the address you need.
  • NEW! Create individual Zip files for streamlined sharing:
  • Sometimes you want to access just one file in a large, multi-file Zip. With WinZip 21, you have the flexibility to move selected files to individual zip files with optional encryption. That means you no longer need to download an entire Zip when using your phone to access files in the cloud, you can simply download the individual zip file that you need.
  • NEW! Send What feature:
  • Share all or only the selected files you want to send with this handy feature. Once you review or change the contents of your Zip and click Send selected files, you can choose whether to send individually selected files or the entire Zip.
  • NEW! Share Converted files:
  • Avoid added clutter by sharing files without having to save them first. Previously, when using WinZip’s conversion options, like converting to PDF or adding watermarks, you would need to overwrite the existing file or save the converted file, then find, share and delete it. Now, simply share your converted file by email, IM, social media or the clipboard and the temporary file is deleted after sharing.
  • NEW! Files Pane Swipe:
  • Easily expand or revert the Files Pane just by swiping.
  • NEW! Add a Network Location:
  • Now you can access a network location from another domain without leaving WinZip. Any network you have access to can be added to the WinZip Files Pane, even if it is not included in the list of available networks in Windows under the Network folder.
  • NEW! See image information in the Preview Pane:
  • Get all the information you need about an image, right in WinZip 21. Click the new Image Information button in the Preview Pane to view a dialog that includes height, width, pixels per inch, pixel depth/colors, file size and more. Pro and Enterprise only

New in WinZip 20.5 Build 12118 (May 5, 2016)

  • ENHANCED! Zip files from any location:
  • Easily find your most-used files and folders on your PC, network and clouds in Frequent Folders, which updates dynamically.
  • NEW! Easier unzipping:
  • Use the super picker to easily unzip locally or to the cloud.
  • NEW! More sharing options:
  • WinZip 20.5 expands its sharing options, so you can share directly to YouTube, along with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Expanded instant message support means you can share via Twitter IM, and Office 365 groups, in addition to Google Talk/Google+ Hangouts, Yahoo! Messenger and Jabber. Combining WinZip's legendary compression and encryption with the ease of instant messaging gives you high-speed sharing without compromising security.
  • NEW! Scan and Share (Pro and Enterprise only):
  • Quickly turn a photo or document into a share-ready image or PDF with the new WinZip Scan and Share feature. Start your scan right from WinZip. Then WinZip can zip it and save it locally, on the network or on a cloud service. Or share it by email, social media or instant message—encrypt if you wish to protect your scanned information when sharing. Easily share photos, documents, receipts and more. New support for flatbed scanners means you can scan multiple images into a single PDF without using a document feeder.
  • NEW! Snap and Share (Pro and Enterprise only):
  • Streamline photo sharing by quickly getting photos directly from your camera to share via WinZip.
  • NEW! More robust file management:
  • WinZip 20.5 takes file management further with several new features available via the new WinZip File Management ribbon.
  • Create new folders on your PC, network or cloud service
  • Securely delete files and folders with the new Wipe feature
  • Restore accidentally deleted, copied, moved or renamed files
  • Open a file from the cloud in the correct application, make changes and WinZip will update it on the cloud for you
  • Open and edit a file with the default application—or open a file in an alternate application
  • View property information for files and folders
  • Map a folder or network location to a drive
  • Copy, move, delete and multi-rename files wherever they are
  • Copy a path to the clipboard; copy a cloud link to the clipboard
  • ENHANCED! File Manager:
  • Quickly access the most-used file management tools with the new Manage Files button
  • Choose new Table view to optimize your display for mouse/keyboard or select Icon view to optimize for touchscreens
  • Pin your favorite folders to the top level in the File Pane or super picker for easier access
  • Open WinZip Express from the File Pane for quick zipping and sharing
  • View file details with the new Properties feature
  • Access cameras and phones attached to your computer via folders
  • Easily remove a folder from the Frequent Folders list
  • Choose to always show scrollbars when using WinZip on your desktop
  • NEW! Background tools:
  • Regain space on your system and securely store or delete files with new background tools that remind you about:
  • Old files in Documents, Downloads and Pictures folders that can be zipped, deleted or moved to the cloud
  • Unused files in Temp folders that can be removed and securely wiped
  • Files in the Recycle Bin that can be deleted, securely wiped or restored
  • NEW! Previewer (Pro and Enterprise only):
  • The Actions Pane now displays thumbnail previews of a selected file in your zip, on the computer or the network—and for any of your cloud services that support thumbnails. Click on the expand icon in the thumbnail to see a larger image in the new Preview Pane. Preview the contents of images and documents, rotate and resize images, save images as your computer background, and share the previewed file by email, IM or social media. (Requires Windows Explorer Preview technology). Now you can scroll through files in the Previewer with the flick of a finger on touch displays.
  • NEW! Job Wizard Super Picker (Pro and Enterprise only):
  • Now your backups can include files from almost anywhere and now you can simply drag and drop them from Explorer or the WinZip File pane into the Job Wizard for backup. Combine files from your computer folders, the network and cloud services in one backup. Save the resulting zip to the cloud if you wish. Automate back up and distribution by creating a job that gathers files from various cloud services, zips them and distributes the zip via email according to your schedule.

New in WinZip 20.0 Build 11659 (Oct 27, 2015)

  • Tame large files, protect your privacy and share effortlessly with WinZip 20, the world’s leading compression software.
  • With just a click, open all major compressed formats. Secure files with powerful AES encryption.
  • Email with ease and seamlessly connect to even more cloud services, including Box, SkyDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, CloudMe and now SugarSync.

New in WinZip 19.5 Build 11475 (May 7, 2015)

  • Easily find the features you need:
  • WinZip is more dynamic than ever with the new slide-in Actions pane that changes to display the right tools for the job. When you're zipping files, for example, Save and Share options appear automatically, so you can quickly select the destinations for your zip.
  • Streamlined sharing:
  • SmartShare makes sharing as easy as choosing a file and a destination. Select a file from your computer, cloud service or zip, then choose to share the file via social media, IM or email—and WinZip does the rest. Sharing by Facebook IM, Skype messages and other apps is easier with automatic links available for pasting from the Clipboard. WinZip Pro users can share an image directly from the File Viewer to social media sites with just a click.
  • Enhanced Backup (WinZip Pro only):
  • Enhanced automated backup creation and editing lets you skip steps where defaults or settings do not need to be changed.
  • WinZip Express:
  • WinZip Express for Explorer, Office and Photos are now built into WinZip 19.5—and WinZip Express for Outlook is available as a free download. Get instant access to key WinZip features when working in other applications.*

New in WinZip 19.0 Build 11293 (Oct 28, 2014)

  • NEW! Easier zipping:
  • Built-in local and cloud file management means it's easy to browse and select the files you want without leaving WinZip. Touch support puts the power of WinZip at your fingertips on any touch-enabled device or computer. WinZip 19 is also optimized for 2-in-1 computers, switching its layout automatically depending on whether you are using your system in tablet or notebook mode.
  • NEW! Rich file management:
  • Save time with the easy-to-access file management features built into the new WinZip 19 interface. Copy, move, rename and delete local and cloud files with ease. Open, edit and print local files. Plus, see how much space your devices and cloud services have available. Do all this and more without having to leave WinZip.
  • NEW! Change the interface to suit your task:
  • Easily change the WinZip 19 interface to hide or show the features you need. WinZip 19 displays zipping features by default, but you can easily switch to the file management pane when you want to work with your files. Like the WinZip you know? Just click to use the familiar ribbon.
  • NEW! Easily find the features you need:
  • WinZip is more dynamic than ever with the new context-sensitive action pane that changes to display the right tools for the job. When you're zipping files, for example, Save and Share options appear automatically, so you can quickly select the destinations for your zip.
  • NEW! More flexible file conversion:
  • Whether you are converting to PDF, resizing photos, adding watermarks or encrypting, you can select or change settings before, during or after you have created your zip. Plus, WinZip lets you choose whether the changes are applied to all the files in your zip or only to the individual files you've selected.
  • NEW! Streamlined sharing:
  • Get easy access to all your sharing options in the new WinZip interface to quickly share by email, your clouds, instant messaging services or popular social sites.

New in WinZip 18.5 Build 11111 (May 8, 2014)

  • Zip and share via instant messaging services, including Facebook Messaging, Google Talk/Google+ Hangouts, Yahoo! Messenger and Jabber
  • Zip and share to 7 leading cloud services, now including MediaFire

New in WinZip 18.0 Build 10661 (Oct 30, 2013)

  • Zip and share to more clouds:
  • Protect your files in the cloud and use less space by zipping them first. WinZip 18 lets you connect directly to your cloud services, including Box, Google Drive, SkyDrive, Dropbox, CloudMe and SugarSync. Zip before you upload, open zip files saved in the cloud, or select files from the cloud to zip and share.
  • Streamlined cloud navigation:
  • Access and manage your cloud files as easily as you access the files on your computer. WinZip 18 makes it simple to send files to and from the cloud, save between your cloud accounts and monitor your cloud storage space.
  • Copy and share Cloud Links:
  • Quickly send links to your cloud files by email, instant messaging and on social media sites.
  • Work faster with WinZip Express Add-Ons:
  • Bring the power of WinZip into the software you use every day. Download the WinZip Express Add-On for Explorer for free and get instant access to the WinZip features you use most directly within Explorer. Add-Ons are also available for Microsoft Outlook, Photos and SharePoint.
  • Compress files even more:
  • Make Zip and Zipx files even smaller with the enhanced zip engine in WinZip 18.

New in WinZip 17.0 Build 10381 (Mar 9, 2013)

  • Direct integration with Box, the content-sharing service used by more than 140,000 companies, for easy, secure file sharing in the cloud
  • Support for Microsoft Office 13
  • Connect directly to Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox to zip, organize, share and secure all your cloud files at once
  • Convert documents to PDF as you zip
  • Add custom watermarks to documents to protect them from unauthorized copying
  • Post any type of file to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
  • Resize images for easier, faster sharing

New in WinZip 17.0 Build 10283 (Oct 17, 2012)

  • Share securely online:
  • Zip and share to the cloud:
  • Protect your files in the cloud and use less space by zipping them first. WinZip 17 lets you connect to your cloud services, including Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox. Zip before you upload, open zip files saved in the cloud, or select files from the cloud to zip and share. NEW! Manage and share from the cloud:
  • See and organize all your cloud files directly from WinZip 17 even if you use several services. WinZip connects you to your clouds, including Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox, so you can easily get links to your files and share them from your own email.
  • Zip and share to social media sites:
  • Share any size and type of file to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn with ZipShare, the online app. Just write a message, add your files and post. No additional software required.
  • Do more with your files:
  • Resize images:
  • Instantly resize images to more convenient sharing sizes without using complex image editing software. It makes sharing photo albums a snap! Convert files to PDF:
  • Turn Microsoft Office documents into PDF files as you zip them with WinZip's built-in PDF converter. This lets you hide metadata and make your documents read-only for added protection.
  • Add a watermark:
  • Deter unauthorized copying, add traceability, and protect your photos and files by adding your own custom watermark to images and PDFs.
  • Find the right tools fast:
  • More intuitive interface:
  • Context-sensitive toolbars change depending on your task, making it easy to find the tools you need for zipping, unzipping, sharing and more.

New in WinZip 16.5 Build 10095 (Apr 17, 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

New in WinZip 16.0 Build 9661 (Oct 25, 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

New in WinZip 15.5 Build 9510 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • Includes a new performance scanner option along with several other enhancements and bug fixes

New in WinZip 15.5 Build 9468 (Apr 19, 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.

New in WinZip 15.0 Build 9302 (Nov 6, 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

New in WinZip 14.5 Build 9095 (Apr 14, 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

New in WinZip 14.0 Build 8629 Beta (Sep 22, 2009)

  • Windows 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.

New in WinZip 12.1 Build 8497 (May 13, 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.

New in WinZip 12.0 Build 8252 (Sep 10, 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.