WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression
formats: TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, MIME, ARJ, LZH, ARC...
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The program actually offers two interface flavors. There's Classic Mode for experienced users and the Wizard Mode for beginners. The Wizard guides the user through each task, from zipping new files to creating them.
Among the new features, the Wizard supports extractions and installations from MIME and other encoded files. Further, it helps users install desktop themes and screen savers (both in Wizard and Classic Modes).
This version offers new features for accessing certain file types within an archive. WinZip also intuitively recognizes subfolders, stores path information from Explorer and provides new ways to view tooltips. You can also zip a file and e-mail it with a click.
WinZip is the tool of choice, from compressing files to sending them over the Internet. It's the easiest to use and the fastest in its class. WinZip is "classic" shareware, offering an 21-day evaluation period.
What's New in WinZip 11.0:
- Allow WinZip to Select "Best Compression" Automatically
Make the most of the improved compression methods introduced with WinZip 10.0 by letting WinZip decide for you.
- Zip .wav Music Files
When you select our Best Compression Method, we use a new compression algorithm for lossless compression of .wav files. A must-have for music lovers who don't want to compromise the file integrity or sound quality.
- .BZ2 and .RAR File Support (Extract Only)
Extract from .BZ2 and .RAR files without opening a separate application.
- View Thumbnails within WinZip Without Launching Separate Application
If you have any images in a Zip file, you can now browse through them viewing the thumbnails without first extracting the images from the Zip file. This makes it a lot easier and quicker to work with images in Zip files.
- Zip and E-Mail Directly from WinZip's File Menu
If you need to email your Zip file, WinZip 11.0 makes it easier with the new "send to" option available directly from the WinZip file menu.
- Extended Time Stamps
WinZip 11.0 now uses NTFS time stamps (vs. DOS time). This allows for greater time stamp granularity/accuracy, and the use of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) helps assure clarity when sharing Zip files outside of your local time zone. This is particularly useful with Zip data backups.
- Definable Alternative Extensions
In an effort to improve network security, many administrators block various file extensions. If your administrator has a blanket policy to block .zip extensions, but you want to be able to exchange Zip files with a reliable source, you can now agree on a fictitious alternate extension (e.g., ".abc") and simply associate WinZip with that extension. This will increase the likelihood that you will be able to send and receive Zip files, and WinZip will open them just as it opens any .zip file.
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