Attempting to add these files to an archive results in the error message "Warning: Could not open for reading. (WinZip prior to 11.2 does not support Unicode characters in filenames.
Unicode support to ensure international characters are displayed for filenames in a Zip file.Beginning with WinZip 9.0, ZIP64 archives are supported, eliminating both the maximum limit of 65,535 members for single archive and the 4- gigabyte size limit on either the archive and each member file.However, Central Directory Encryption feature is not supported. The AES implementation, using Brian Gladman's code, was FIPS-197 certified, on March 27, 2003. 128- and 256-bit key AES encryption in addition to the less secure PKZIP 2.0 encryption method used in earlier versions.WinZip Mac Edition 2 includes support for OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion".
This version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" and Intel-based v10.5 "Leopard" Macs.
WinZip 1.0 for Mac OS X was released in November 2010. On May 2, 2006, WinZip Computing was acquired by Corel Corporation using the proceeds from its initial public offering. zip files (titled "compressed folders"), which reduces the need for extra compression software. However, the shell in Windows ME and later versions of Microsoft Windows has the ability to open and create. WinZip is available in standard and professional versions. This upgrade scheme was discontinued as of version 10.0.
Starting from version 5.0 in 1993, the creators of WinZip incorporated compression code from the Info-ZIP project, thus eliminating the need for the PKZIP executable to be present.įrom 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. By 1994, WinZip had become the official and required compression tool used by system operators on CompuServe for forum file libraries. The freely downloadable WinZip soon found itself included in best-selling Windows computing titles as part of companion disks, including the all-time best-selling Windows 3.0 book, Windows Secrets, by Brian Livingston. In 1993, WinZip announced the launch of its official support for customers on the Windows Utility Forum, serving over 100,000 members, providing updates and related information. Originally released on CompuServe, availability of WinZip expanded across major online services, including GEnie, Prodigy and other online services. It used the OS/2 versions of the PKWARE, Inc. Earlier in January 1991 Nico Mak Computing had released a GUI front-end for OS/2 Presentation Manager called PMZIP. WinZip 1.0 was released in April 1991 as a Graphical User Interface (GUI) front-end for PKZIP.
And since it's free to try for an extended period, there's no reason not to check it out to see if it will work for you.Įditors' note: This is a review of the trial version of WinZip Mac 3.This section needs additional citations for verification. It's not packed with features, but the features it does have are exactly the ones you're looking for in an app of this type. WinZip delivers exactly what it promises.
Not free: While you can use WinZip for free during the 45-day trial period, you will eventually have to purchase a license for $29.95 if you want to continue using it indefinitely. This is a handy addition, and a nice way to safeguard important documents and sensitive communications. Password protection: If you opt to ZIP and email all at once, you can also choose the Encrypt option and include password protection on one or all of your files. The archive is zipped automatically, and a little bar graph at the top shows you how much space the files take up zipped versus unzipped. The main screen lays out your options clearly, and to add files to an archive, you can just drag and drop them in. Through its intuitive interface, WinZip makes these features accessible to users of all skill levels, and it runs quickly and smoothly.Įxcellent interface: Even if you've never used a program like this before, you'll have no problem finding your way around in WinZip. WinZip gives you the ability to compress any group of files quickly, and then burn them to a disk or email them directly from the app.