WinZip is the world leader in file compression, file encryption, file sharing and data backup. With a new performance architecture, a streamlined user interface, an innovative desktop gadget, and increased email support, WinZip makes it a snap to zip/unzip files for fast, efficient, and secure uploading/downloading, emailing, and storage.
Simply drag files onto the new desktop gadget to instantly zip and save, zip and email, or unzip virtually any compressed file. WinZip lets you create Zip, LHA, and Zipx files--our smallest Zip files yet. You can also open and extract content from the industry's widest selection of compressed file types, including Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7Z, BZ2, LHA, CAB, IMG, ISO, and many others.
What's more, WinZip provides advanced photo/image compression. With a single click, you can compress your digital photographs and graphic images by 20-25% with no loss of quality! Need to protect confidential information? WinZip offers strong AES encryption to help you secure sensitive data.
Password-protect your files as you zip them, all in one easy step! Did you know that zipped files are ideal for sharing information? Use WinZip to organize your data into small, logical groups that are perfect for distribution. Besides, with WinZip's easy Zip and E-mail tools users will be able to zip, encrypt, and email a file without having to open any other applications.
WinZip  includes extensive support for most email and webmail applications. Once configured, you can zip and email files from virtually any email address you use. Need help backing up your work? WinZip Pro extends its file compression technology to an automated data backup facility to help you prevent data loss.
Apply WinZip Pro’s preset backup jobs or create your own. Burn your backup data to CD/DVD or network drive, email it off site, or upload it to an off-site server using the built-in FTP client. Save space and time, and keep your digital world safe

Limitations:
· 45 Days Trial
· Scheduling not available
· Nag Screen

What's New in This Release:
· powerful 64-bit zip engine upgrade for maximum zipping speed
· seamless integration with WinZip's breakthrough file delivery web service, ZipSend.
· the ability to send very large Zip files (up to 2GB) using ZipSend
· instant access to WinZip's NEW Facebook app, ZipShare
· the ability to zip and post any type of file (up to 20MB) to Facebook using ZipShare
· the ability to zip and write files to Blu-ray Disc directly from the WinZip window
· the ability to convert other major compression file formats to Zip format
· extended preview functionality for other major compression file formats
· the ability to scan and diagnose PC performance issues using WinZip's built-in System Scanner tool

Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-suported application:
· Offers to install Google Toolbar that the program does not require to fully function
· Displays ad banners or other types of advertising material during its runtime