Password Protect Zip Files

Data security is a big problem these days. Do you have files that you need to keep safe? WinZip lets you add a password to your zip files helping you save space on your computer while providing the best password encryption for your zip files.

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How to add a zip password in WinZip

How to add a zip password in WinZip

  • Step 1 Open WinZip
  • Step 2 Using WinZip's file pane select the file(s) you want encrypted
  • Step 3 Turn Encrypt to on position
  • Step 4 Select Add to Zip
  • Step 5 Save the zip file

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WinZip's makes easy to password protect zip folders. Compress, save, protect, and share your files with our powerful, easy-to-use interface.

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WinZip does more than just password protect zip files

Check out some of the other file management features (beyond zipping and unzipping) in WinZip, like Compress Image, Compress Folder, Zip PDF and more! Zip, save, and manage files with ease in WinZip.

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Compress PDF
Repair Zip File
Repair Zip File
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Encrypt Zip File
Send Zip Files
Send Zip Files

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