WinZip Version Upgrade

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Exclusive offer for registered users!

Upgrade to WinZip 16.0
for 50% off the new license list price!

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Please enter the email address used when originally purchasing your WinZip license*. We will email you your individual upgrade offer link.

*Don't know the original email address? Complete the Detailed Search form on the Upgrade Information page, and we'll look it up for you.

Covered by Upgrade Assurance or Maintenance? If so, you can upgrade free of charge! Just visit the Registration Code Request page to get a copy of your new software registration code.

New Features in WinZip 16.0:

  • Performance architecture provides a plug-in framework for major enhancements in file compression and encryption.
  • New zip engine provides significantly faster zipping rates while achieving the same impressive compression results.
  • New compression algorithms designed for multi-processor systems enable you to create Zip files faster than ever.
  • Refined menu designs** and more intuitive icons improve upon the WinZip interface, delivering an even better user experience.
  • Streamlined processes remove unnecessary dialogs and cut down on extra steps.
  • Downloadable themes let you to customize the look and feel of your WinZip interface.
  • Streamlined 'Unzip and Try' process makes reviewing related project content within a zipped file a snap.
  • WinZip Desktop Gadget 'Zip/Unzip' tab** provides instant file compression/decompression by simply dragging files onto the gadget icon.
  • WinZip Desktop Gadget 'Zip & E-mail' tab** provides an express portal to WinZip's unique 'Zip & E-mail Plus' capabilities when you drag and drop files onto the gadget icon.
  • 'Zip and E-mail' feature lets you create a Zip file and attach it to an email message in one simple step.
  • Image resizer built into the 'Zip and E-mail Plus' feature resizes and zips your high-resolution pictures before attaching them to an email message.
  • Built-in webmail support now included in all WinZip email functionality (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail by Google, and Microsoft Live Hotmail).
  • Additional email support you can configure for other webmail services, enterprise mail systems, and individual ISP addresses.
  • Enhanced backup email support in WinZip Pro's Backup function now allows backup files and log files to be sent from virtually any email or webmail address you indicate.
  • Extended enterprise support provides IT control over the addition/alteration of E-mail services.
  • Much more...

** For Windows 7 and Windows Vista users

Download and Try WinZip 16.0:


Important for registered users of previous WinZip versions! Please note that you are about to overwrite your registered copy with WinZip 16.0, which will run in unregistered, evaluation mode until you either enter a new registration code or revert to your previous version. For help with trying before buying the upgrade, visit the Upgrade Information page.

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System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP

File Size:
51.7MB

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Can't upgrade at this time?
At least make sure you're running the final build of your older WinZip version (which addresses any known security issues).

Enjoy WinZip 16.0!