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May 13, 2009:
WinZip 12.1 An updated version to our most recent major release, WinZip 12.0, which introduces the new extended Zip file (.zipx), the next step in the evolution of the Zip file format. Additionally, the Zip and E-Mail functions have been enhanced in WinZip 12.1 to allow users to take advantage of the image resize feature in WinZip. more »


May 13, 2009:
WinZip Command Line Support Add-On 3.1 Updated to support the new .zipx format for advanced compression in WinZip 12.1. more »


March 3, 2009:
WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0
The most recent major release of WinZip Self-Extractor now supports LZMA, Jpeg and WavPack compressed Zip files and Unicode filenames.more »


September 25, 2008:
WinZip 11.2 SR-1
Critical Security Update for WinZip 11. more »

September 10, 2008:
WinZip 12.0
New features and enhancements for photo compression, management, and sharing. New advanced compression methods to create even smaller Zip files and support to read 7Z, ISO and IMG files. The ability for enterprises to specify password requirements and allowed encryption methods. Also various interface enhancements and refinements to make WinZip® easier to learn and use. These are just a few of the features that make WinZip 12.0 ideal for home and professional use! more »

WinZip Command Line Support Add-On 3.0
Updates to support WinZip 12.0 Standard and Pro Editions including support for the new Jpeg and LZMA compression methods. more »

April 9, 2008:
WinZip 11.2
An updated version to our most recent major release—WinZip 11.0—that adds: Unicode support to ensure international characters are displayed for filenames in a Zip file, integrated support to create, open and extract LHA and LZH archives. more »

WinZip Command Line Support Add-On 2.3
Updates to support WinZip 11.2 Standard and Pro features including Unicode support.
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September 25, 2007:
WinZip E-Mail Companion 2.0

Work smarter, faster and safer by automatically zipping and encrypting your e-mail attachments. Works with Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook Express and Windows Vista® Mail. more »

August 16, 2007:
WinZip Command Line Support Add-On 2.2

Updates to support WinZip 11.1 Pro features including 'Works with Windows Vista' designation and support for 'best method' zip operations. more »