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WinZip is a trialware file archiver and compressor for Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by Alludo. The program can create archives in Zip file format, unpack some other archive file formats and it also has various tools for system integration.

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Software.logo size
200px
Software.logo
WinZip Logo (2022).svg
Software.screenshot
Screenshot of the program WinZip 26.png
Software.caption
WinZip 26 running in Windows 10 with a ribbon
Software.developer
Alludo, formerly Corel Corporation
Software.author
WinZip International LLC
Software.operating system
Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Software.ver layout
stacked
Software.language
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, Czech
Software.language count
12
Software.size
57.13 MB
Software.genre
File archiver
Software.license
Trialware

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WinZip for Windows - Zip Files, Unzip Files

WinZip is the world's leading zip utility for file compression, encryption, sharing, and backup. Save time and space, zip & unzip files quickly.

winzip.com

As cyber threats and data breaches increase globally, it’s crucial for companies to prioritize data security. WinZip® offers advanced encryption and IT-managed controls for policy enforcement and regulatory compliance. Our solutions are intuitive and convenient for secure file sharing and management, with cloud integration and file compression tools to optimize productivity. Trusted by leading organizations in finance, healthcare, legal services, and government, WinZip is a reliable partner for safeguarding sensitive information in the face of increasing cyberattacks.

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Official website
www.winzip.com
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software version identifier
7.1.1
publication date
1991-04-03
inception
1991-04-03
Commons category
WinZip
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  • History
  • Supported ZIP archive features
  • Release history
  • See also
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WinZip is a trialware file archiver and compressor for Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by Alludo. The program can create archives in Zip file format, unpack some other archive file formats and it also has various tools for system integration.

==History== WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a graphical user interface (GUI) front-end for PKZIP. The ZIP file archive format (ZIP) was originally invented for MS-DOS in 1989 by Phil Katz.

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