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'''WinZip''' is a [[trialware]] [[file archiver]] and [[data compression|compressor]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by [[Alludo]]. The program can create archives in [[ZIP (file format)|Zip]] file format, | '''WinZip''' is a [[trialware]] [[file archiver]] and [[data compression|compressor]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by [[Alludo]]. The program can create archives in [[ZIP (file format)|Zip]] file format, unpack some other archive file formats and it also has various tools for system integration. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI) front-end for [[PKZIP]].<ref name="moran2000">{{cite news |last1=Moran |first1=John |title=WinZip: A Proven Winner |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77728224/winzip-a-proven-winner/ |access-date=15 May 2021 |work=[[Hartford Courant]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]] |date=4 May 2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515132714/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77728224/winzip-a-proven-winner/ |archive-date=15 May 2021 |location=[[Hartford, Connecticut]] |page=47 |url-status=live |via=[[Newspapers.com]] }}</ref> The ZIP file archive format (ZIP) was originally invented for [[MS-DOS]] in 1989 by [[Phil Katz]].<ref>[http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/dictionary/detail.asp?&searchtype=0&DicID=19632&RefType=Encyclopedia|Smart Computing Encyclopedia] - Article about WinZip</ref> | |||
WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI) front-end for [[PKZIP]].<ref name="moran2000">{{cite news |last1=Moran |first1=John |title=WinZip: A Proven Winner |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77728224/winzip-a-proven-winner/ |access-date=15 May 2021 |work=[[Hartford Courant]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]] |date=4 May 2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515132714/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77728224/winzip-a-proven-winner/ |archive-date=15 May 2021 |location=[[Hartford, Connecticut]] |page=47 |url-status=live |via=[[Newspapers.com]] }}</ref> | |||
WinZip 5.0 implemented built-in PKZIP routines and code from [[Info-Zip]] and so no longer needed the PKZIP executable.<ref>https://kb.winzip.com/130360/</ref> | |||
[[File:WinZip icon.png|thumb|Former WinZip icon]] | [[File:WinZip icon.png|thumb|Former WinZip icon]] | ||
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On May 2, 2006, WinZip Computing was acquired by [[Corel Corporation]] using the proceeds from its [[initial public offering]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312070118/http://investor.corel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=194952 | url=http://investor.corel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=194952 | archive-date=March 12, 2007|title=Corel Corporation Acquires WinZip Computing; World's Leading Aftermarket Compression Utility Joins Award-Winning Software Portfolio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2006-04-04|title=Corel to return to public life merged with WinZip|url=https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/corel_to_return_to_public_life_merged_with_winzip|access-date=2021-04-25|website=Tech Monitor|language=en-US}}</ref> | On May 2, 2006, WinZip Computing was acquired by [[Corel Corporation]] using the proceeds from its [[initial public offering]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312070118/http://investor.corel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=194952 | url=http://investor.corel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=194952 | archive-date=March 12, 2007|title=Corel Corporation Acquires WinZip Computing; World's Leading Aftermarket Compression Utility Joins Award-Winning Software Portfolio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2006-04-04|title=Corel to return to public life merged with WinZip|url=https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/corel_to_return_to_public_life_merged_with_winzip|access-date=2021-04-25|website=Tech Monitor|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
===Supported .ZIP archive features | In 2010, WinZip went multi-platform with the release of WinZip 1.0 for Mac OS X (November 16, 2010). This initial release was compatible with [[Intel]] Macs and could be run on v10.5 'Leopard.'<ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/WinZip-Compression-Encryption-Email-Attachment-Optimization-Coming-New-Platforms-1354285.htm WinZip Compression, Encryption and Email Attachment Optimization Coming to New Platforms - The World's Most Trusted Zip Utility Now Available for the Mac]. ''marketwire.com''. November 16, 2010. {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121125404/http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/WinZip-Compression-Encryption-Email-Attachment-Optimization-Coming-New-Platforms-1354285.htm|date=2010-11-21}}</ref> The iOS version of WinZip was first released on February 17, 2012,<ref>[http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/new-free-winzipr-app-for-iphoner-and-ipadr-1621307.htm New Free WinZip App for iPhone and iPad - Open and Browse Zipped Files on the Go]</ref><ref name=":0" /> WinZip Android was first released on June 19, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corel.com/corel/pages/index.jsp?pgid=800281&item=pressRelease&listid=13000003 |title=WinZip Android App Now Available: WinZip Multi-platform Product Line Extends Mobile Support with Free Android App|publisher=Corel Corporation|date=June 19, 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Supported .ZIP archive features== | |||
* 128- and 256-bit key [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AES]] [[encryption]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips197/fips-197.pdf |title=FIPS PUB 197: The Advanced Encryption Standard }} {{small|(272 KB)}}, [http://www.winzip.com/aes_info.htm AES Encryption Information: Encryption Specification AE-1 and AE-2]</ref> 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.<ref>See Brian Gladman's [http://fp.gladman.plus.com/cryptography_technology/fileencrypt/ AES code page] and the official [http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cavp/documents/aes/aesval.html list of validated AES implementations]</ref> However, Central Directory Encryption feature is not supported.<ref name="filename encryption">[http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/147/ No filename encryption in the .ZIP file format]</ref> | * 128- and 256-bit key [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AES]] [[encryption]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips197/fips-197.pdf |title=FIPS PUB 197: The Advanced Encryption Standard }} {{small|(272 KB)}}, [http://www.winzip.com/aes_info.htm AES Encryption Information: Encryption Specification AE-1 and AE-2]</ref> 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.<ref>See Brian Gladman's [http://fp.gladman.plus.com/cryptography_technology/fileencrypt/ AES code page] and the official [http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cavp/documents/aes/aesval.html list of validated AES implementations]</ref> However, Central Directory Encryption feature is not supported.<ref name="filename encryption">[http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/147/ No filename encryption in the .ZIP file format]</ref> | ||
==Release history== | ==Release history== | ||
[[File:Winzip-17-pro-screenshot.png|thumb|WinZip 17 Pro on Windows]] | [[File:Winzip-17-pro-screenshot.png|thumb|WinZip 17 Pro on Windows]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:data compression software]] | [[Category:data compression software]] | ||
[[Category:file archivers]] | [[Category:file archivers]] | ||
[[Category:Windows compression software]] | [[Category:Windows compression software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:33, 19 November 2025
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WinZip is a trialware file archiver and compressor for Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It is developed by WinZip Computing (formerly Nico Mak Computing), which is owned by Alludo. The program can create archives in Zip file format, unpack some other archive file formats and it also has various tools for system integration.
History
WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a graphical user interface (GUI) front-end for PKZIP.[1] The ZIP file archive format (ZIP) was originally invented for MS-DOS in 1989 by Phil Katz.[2]
WinZip 5.0 implemented built-in PKZIP routines and code from Info-Zip and so no longer needed the PKZIP executable.[3]
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.[4]
On May 2, 2006, WinZip Computing was acquired by Corel Corporation using the proceeds from its initial public offering.[5][6]
In 2010, WinZip went multi-platform with the release of WinZip 1.0 for Mac OS X (November 16, 2010). This initial release was compatible with Intel Macs and could be run on v10.5 'Leopard.'[7] The iOS version of WinZip was first released on February 17, 2012,[8][5] WinZip Android was first released on June 19, 2012.[9]
Supported .ZIP archive features
- 128- and 256-bit key AES encryption[10] 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.[11] However, Central Directory Encryption feature is not supported.[12]
Release history
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See also
- Comparison of archive formats
- Comparison of file archivers
- List of archive formats
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References
External links
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- ↑ New Free WinZip App for iPhone and iPad - Open and Browse Zipped Files on the Go
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- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". (272 KB)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., 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
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