WinZip 16.5 Feature Comparison

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Compress / Decompress	Standard	Pro
NEW!Zip and unzip files easily with fully-upgraded 64-bit software
NEW!Tap into your computer’s full processing power and zip files faster than ever before  using WinZip's all-new compression engine
NEW!Zip files at maximum speed by harnessing the power of your AMD graphics processors**
Compress multiple files instantly using WinZip’s handy 'Zip My Files' button*
Split large Zip files so they fit on removable media
Create Zip, LHA, and Zipx files – our smallest Zip files ever
Open and extract Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7Z, LHA, BZ2, CAB, IMG, ISO, and all other major compression file formats
NEW! Convert other major compressed file formats to Zip format
Drag files onto the new WinZip Desktop Gadget to instantly zip/unzip them*
Apply 'Best Compression' method to maximize efficiency automatically based on file type
Reduce JPEG image files by 20 - 25% with no loss of photo quality or data integrity
Use ‘1-Click Unzip’ to automatically extract the content of an archive into a folder it creates, and then open that folder in Windows Explorer for easy editing access*
‘Auto Open’ a zipped document, spreadsheet, or presentation in its associated Microsoft Office application by simply double-clicking the Zip file within Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook*
Employ advanced 'Unzip and Try' functionality to review interrelated components contained within a Zip file (such as an HTML page and its associated graphics)
Temporarily extract Zip files using ‘Unzip and Try’ and have WinZip auto-wipe them when you're done
Experience faster zipping performance on most files using optional LZMA compression
View international characters in filenames thanks to WinZip’s Unicode support
Encrypt / Decrypt	Standard	Pro
Simply check ‘Encrypt’ to password protect your files and keep them completely secure
Secure sensitive data with strong, FIPS-197 certified AES encryption (128- and 256-bit)
Auto-wipe (‘shred’) temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M) to prevent misuse
Take advantage of hardware acceleration available in certain Intel-based computers for even faster AES encryption
Establish your own password policy by defining complexity requirements
Set or disable available encryption methods
Package & Share	Standard	Pro
Bundle related files into compact, zipped packages that are perfect for sharing and saving
Zip your email attachments so they are smaller, safer, send more reliably, and don’t bounce
NEW! Access the ZipSend file delivery web service and send large files (up to 2GB) without worrying about bounced email messages
NEW! Access the ZipShare web service to upload and post files to Facebook
Apply advanced file sharing options such as ‘best method’ compression, file encryption, and automatic image resizing*
Zip and email files using the most popular email and webmail systems (WinZip comes configured to work with Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, and Hotmail)
Configure WinZip to support additional email services beyond the preset selections provided with the software
Use WinZip's extended enterprise support for IT control over the addition/alteration of e-mail services
View the contents of zipped email attachments directly in the Microsoft Outlook preview pane using WinZip’s 'Zip File Previewer' functionality***
Resize images while zipping email attachments so your high-resolution pictures send faster and fit standard computer screens*
Quickly create and send Zip files from within Windows Explorer with direct access to file sharing functionality
Create self-extracting archives (.exe files) to send to people that may not own WinZip using the built-in ‘Self-Extractor Personal Edition’
Display photos in Zip files without extracting them, using WinZip’s internal image viewer
Use the ‘Photos’ button to quickly transfer photos from supported cameras and iPhones then rotate and compress them into picture shows that are ideal for sharing
Backup & Automate	Standard	Pro
Prevent data loss with WinZip’s automated data backup facility
Backup your documents, email, desktop, favorites, pictures, libraries, etc. with just a click, using one of the predefined backups on the 'Backup' tab*
Create custom backups for selected filed or folders
Backup photos directly from your digital camera*
Burn backups directly to CD or DVD (automatically split them over multiple discs if necessary)
NEW! Burn backups directly to Blu-ray Disc
Email backups automatically from virtually any of your email addresses
Upload backups to an off-site server using WinZip’s internal FTP client
Define custom WinZip jobs to automate routine zipping tasks
Schedule backups and other WinZip jobs to run automatically and unattended
Email log files upon completion of backups or other automated jobs from virtually any of your email addresses
Use the ‘WinZip Command Line Support Add-On’ for scripting (free add-on)
Simplify	Standard	Pro
NEW! Scan and diagnose your PC's performance with WinZip's built-in System Scanner tool
NEW! Enjoy a quick and easy workflow with WinZip’s improved, streamlined interface with a more intuitive look-and-feel
Customize the look and feel of your WinZip interface with interchangeable themes (two included with the software, more available for download from our website)
Temporarily extract Zip files using the 'Unzip and Try' button, and have WinZip auto-wipe them when you're done
Enjoy easy access to recent Zip files, Jobs, and WinZip commands using WinZip’s Windows 7 Jump List support*
Easily locate files, folders, and libraries using WinZip’s Windows 7 dialogs, including Zip, New, Unzip, and Open*
Zip only the files you want using Include and Exclude filters*
Zip your Windows 7 libraries and unzip files into Windows 7 libraries*
View the contents of Zip files directly in Windows Explorer preview pane using WinZip’s 'Zip File Previewer' functionality*
Use WinZip’s content-sensitive 'Smart View' to logically display the contents of a Zip file
Use WinZip’s Explorer View to display image thumbnails for easy browsing
Use Windows 7 Multi-Touch Gestures on your touch screen PC to scroll through and select the contents of Zip files without using your keyboard or mouse*
Pan, Zoom, and Rotate images using Multi-Touch Gestures in WinZip’s Image Viewer on your touch-screen PC*
Rotate, Resize, and View full sized images directly from within a Zip file
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†Backup edition available exclusively as a single user license from the WinZip online shop
*Requires Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista
**Requires AMD Fusion or Radeon graphics processing units (GPUs)
***Requires Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007