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Zip, protect, manage, and share your most important files and folders

Boost productivity, simplify file sharing, and keep information private.

Unzip

Unzip

Open all major compression formats, including Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, VHD, XZ, POSIX TAR and more.

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Encrypt

Encrypt

Encrypt files as you zip to secure information and data. Create read-only PDFs and add watermarks to deter copying.

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Manage

Manage

Find, open, edit, move, and share your files, whether they are on your computer, network, or cloud service.

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Share

Share

Share large files by email, cloud services, social media, and instant messaging.

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Explore the latest WinZip has to offer

Get enhanced data security, and improved productivity and efficiency in the latest version of WinZip.

Secure FTP file transfer
Simplified navigation ribbon
PDF management
Batch file unzipping
Duplicate file detection
Image management
File sharing
Secure email transfer

Features fueling your workflow

From extensive file format compatibility to seamless cloud integration, WinZip is packed with all the tools and features you need to work with complete protection and accelerated productivity.

Protect your files and share with confidence​

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WinZip Pro Apps

Experience productivity beyond compression with exclusive Pro apps at your fingertips.

Auto clean and organize your computer

Auto clean and organize your computer

What could be better than automated cleaning? Thanks to this efficient feature, you no longer need to click to take action; it simply happens. With our proven WinZip Background tools, you set the rules to remove old files which will save space, retain speed, and secure your files.

Files Shared to Me folder

Files Shared to Me folder

All of your files in one place! Welcome to a streamlined process that lets you instantly find all the files others have shared with you. WinZip supports multi-cloud, so you can access Google Drive, OneDrive and many other cloud-based storage files from coworkers, friends and family in a single app.

Batch conversion capabilities

Batch conversion capabilities

With this flexible option, you can perform a variety of conversion tasks simultaneously including converting a file to or from a PDF, combining files into a single PDF, converting or reducing photos, signing a PDF, or adding a watermark. Simply select the files you want to change, then choose the appropriate conversion options you want to apply, and you’re done!

Seamlessly switch between Windows Explorer and WinZip

Seamlessly switch between Windows Explorer and WinZip

You have options! Right click on a folder to open a file in either WinZip or Windows Explorer. With a single click from Explorer, switch to WinZip and get direct access to WinZip’s advanced file management tools like bulk file rename, conversion, and encryption.

Quick access to recent contacts

Quick access to recent contacts

Get to your most-used contacts faster and more efficiently. WinZip now offers an option for a quick selection from your contacts list of recently emailed recipients. No need to spend time searching your entire address book!

Personal Cloud NAS drive support

Personal Cloud NAS drive support

Connect WinZip to Western Digital My Cloud Service and access your files on your personal cloud, no matter where you are. Just like Cloud Services, such as OneDrive or Dropbox, you can use WinZip to browse and manage the files at home from anywhere using your personal WD My Cloud.

The world’s leading organizations use WinZip

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Manage WinZip Standard WinZip Pro Enterprise
Modern home screen: Discover new product features, explore productivity tools, submit ideas via the ideas portal, use the online self-serve knowledge base, and update WinZip with a single click
Simplified navigation ribbon for quick access to commonly used features and a cleaner UI  
Optional in-app ratings and surveys for users to rate experience and usability of WinZip
WinZip Image Manager  
WinZip PDF Express  
Batch conversion capabilities
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Package & Share WinZip Standard WinZip Pro Enterprise
WinZip Courier integration    
WinZip SafeShare  
WinZip Share Express  
Set expiration dates for any file on any supported cloud service provider
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Backup & Automate WinZip Standard WinZip Pro Enterprise
Secure FTP file transfer  
WinZip Duplicate File Finder  
WinZip Secure Backup  
Schedule backups within Windows with a simple right-click
Auto clean and organize your computer
Automatically save cloud files  
Specify the Job Name Last.  
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Encrypt/Decrypt WinZip Standard WinZip Pro Enterprise
Update contents of a Zip file to match the source
Drag and Drop ‘Add to Zip’ in WinZip’s Files Pane.
Direct Access Technology for faster display and unzipping.
Perform File Conversions before Zipping.  
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Compress/Decompress WinZip Standard WinZip Pro Enterprise
Scan Zip files for viruses or malware
More filter options for zipping files
More efficient file compression with duplicate file detection
Compress smaller Zipx files faster.
Switch between Zip and Zipx file creation with a simple Ribbon toggle.
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*Requires Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10

Built for Microsoft Windows

Seamlessly integrated with native experience

OS Compatibility

OS Compatibility

Windows 11 and 10
64-bit

Minimum Processor

Minimum Processor

  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor
Minimum Memory

Minimum Memory

  • 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Storage

Disk Space

  • 235 MB
Additional Specs

Additional Specs

  • .NET version 4.6
  • Minimum web browser version: Microsoft Edge
  • Minimum graphics hardware/software: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
  • Minimum display Resolution: 800 x 600
  • An active internet connection is required for single-user licenses.