Released in late 2024 with build 16250, WinZip v29.0.16250 (x64) is the latest version of the legendary file compression utility from WinZip Computing, offering advanced ZIP/ZIPX creation, strong AES encryption, cloud integration, and productivity tools for managing archives efficiently on 64-bit Windows systems.
Key Highlights
- Advanced Compression – Create ZIP/ZIPX archives with superior compression algorithms including LZMA, PPMd, and BZIP2 for smaller file sizes.
- Strong Encryption – Bank-level AES-256 encryption for ZIP files with password protection and certified FIPS-140 compliance.
- Cloud Integration – Direct access to Zip files in cloud storage including Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, and more with seamless upload/download.
- PDF & Image Tools – Convert documents to PDF, add watermarks, resize images, and merge PDFs directly within WinZip.
- File Management – Built-in file explorer with duplicate finder, secure delete, backup automation, and batch conversion features.
- Modern Interface – Ribbon-style interface with dark mode, touch support, and customizable toolbar for efficient workflow.
- Performance & Stability – Faster compression engine, improved handling of large archives, enhanced cloud sync, and full compatibility with Windows 11.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10)
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised