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| File:WinZip Logo (2022).svg | |
| File:Screenshot of the program WinZip 26.png WinZip 26 running in Windows 10 with a ribbon | |
| Original author(s) | WinZip International LLC |
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| Developer(s) | Corel Corporation |
| Initial release | April 3, 1991 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android |
| Size | 57.13 MB |
| Available in | 12 languages |
List of languages English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, Czech | |
| Type | File archiver |
| License | Trialware |
| Website | www |
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WinZip is a trialware file archiver and compressor for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by Corel Corporation. The program can create archives in Zip file format, unpack some other archive file formats and it also has various tools for system integration.
Features
History
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WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a Graphical User Interface (GUI) front-end for PKZIP.[2]
File:WinZip icon.png
Former WinZip icon
From version 6.0 until version 9.0, registered users could download the newest versions of the software, enter their original registration information or install over the top of their existing registered version, and thereby obtain a free upgrade. This upgrade scheme was discontinued as of version 10.0.[3]
On May 2, 2006, WinZip Computing was acquired by Corel Corporation using the proceeds from its initial public offering.[4][5]
Supported .ZIP archive features
- 128- and 256-bit key AES encryption[6] in addition to the less secure PKZIP 2.0 encryption method used in earlier versions. The AES implementation, using Brian Gladman's code, was FIPS-197 certified, on March 27, 2003.[7] However, Central Directory Encryption feature is not supported.[8]
Release history
File:Winzip-17-pro-screenshot.png
WinZip 17 Pro on Windows.
Windows
The ZIP file archive format (ZIP) was originally invented for MS-DOS in 1989 by Phil Katz.[9]
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Mac
WinZip 1.0 for Mac OS X (November 16, 2010): Initial release is compatible with Intel Macs and can be run on v10.5 'Leopard.'[13]
iOS
The iOS version was first released on February 17, 2012.[14][4]
Android
WinZip Android was first released on June 19, 2012.[15]
See also
- Comparison of archive formats
- Comparison of file archivers
- List of archive formats
- WinRAR – File archiver
- ZIP (file format) – Family of archive file formats
References
- ^ Table of file formats supported by WinZip, WinZip Computing Knowledge base
- ^ Moran, John (May 4, 2000). "WinZip: A Proven Winner". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut: Tribune Publishing. p. 47. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Why is my registration code not working in WinZip 12?". October 30, 2013.
- ^ a b "Corel Corporation Acquires WinZip Computing; World's Leading Aftermarket Compression Utility Joins Award-Winning Software Portfolio". Archived from the original on March 12, 2007.
- ^ "Corel to return to public life merged with WinZip". Tech Monitor. April 4, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "FIPS PUB 197: The Advanced Encryption Standard" (PDF). (272 KB), AES Encryption Information: Encryption Specification AE-1 and AE-2
- ^ See Brian Gladman's AES code page and the official list of validated AES implementations
- ^ No filename encryption in the .ZIP file format
- ^ Computing Encyclopedia - Article about WinZip
- ^ "Download WinZip for Windows". Old Version.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "Old Version of WinZip Download". OldApps.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ "When does support end for WinZip applications? - WinZip Computing :: Knowledgebase". Kb.winzip.com. October 16, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ WinZip Compression, Encryption and Email Attachment Optimization Coming to New Platforms - The World's Most Trusted Zip Utility Now Available for the Mac
- ^ New Free WinZip® App for iPhone® and iPad® - Open and Browse Zipped Files on the Go
- ^ "WinZip® Android App Now Available: WinZip Multi-platform Product Line Extends Mobile Support with Free Android App". Corel Corporation. June 19, 2012.
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