WinZip

The definitive compression tool.

WinZip is one of the most popular program for the compression and decompression of files. When you work with the computer you require a compression tool on many occasions, and it has to be capable of reducing the size of the file to save space on the hard drive or to be able to share it by different means with great ease, be it electronic mail, the P2P networks, an instant messenger, external storage units...

Nearly a member of the family

The popularity of the ZIP format is beyond any doubt. Even Microsoft offers native compatibility with this format on your operating systems. Nowadays it is an omnipresent format on any PC.

20 years of experience as leader of the file compression industry.

Features

• Compress both files as well as folder in ZIP, LHA and ZIPX formats.
• Also decompress formats: ARJ, BZ, WinHex, CAB, TAR, RAR, IMG, ISO...
• Observe the contents of the compressed files as if you used the Windows explorer.
• Create encrypted compressed files by means of AES and protect them with a password.
• Capacity to create autoexecutable files, in such a way that the receptor won't require a compressor to access the contents.
• Compress large files into different parts that you will later be able to join them.
• Intuitive assistant to create compressed files.
• Powerful algorithm that makes the most of the hardware available to be able to compress between 50% and 80% quicker.
• Compress images between 20% and a 25% without any quality.
• “Drag & Drop”, drag the files that you want to compress to the software's interface.
• Compress, encrypt and send the file via electronic mail directly from the application.
• Create automatic backup copies to prevent losing any data and receive electronic mails confirming the activity.
• Integration with the Windows explorer contextual menu.

Rivals? We need them!

WinZip is one of the most complete solutions that exit to compress and decompress files. Despite the growth of other program with similar features, WinZip is still a reference for a large amount of users. Its interface is customizable by means of skins to give it a personal touch and has been optimized for the most intuitive and efficient control. The compressed file creation procedure is very simple, and if you require advanced function, you will find them.

Note:

• The trial version can be used during 45 days.