WinZip 14.5 Feature Comparison

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Compress / Decompress	Standard	New! Backup†	Pro
Zip and unzip files quickly and easily
Compress files to save space and reduce transmission times
NEW! Work the way you think using the new 'Zip' button – first selecting the files you want to zip then saving your Zip file*
Create Zip, LHA, and new Zipx files – our smallest Zip files ever
Utilize 'best compression' method based on file type to maximize efficiency
Reduce JPEG image files by 20 to 25% with no loss of photo quality or data integrity
Open and extract Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7Z, LHA BZ2, CAB, IMG, ISO, and most other compressed file formats
NEW! Use '1-Click Unzip' to automatically extract the content of an archive to a folder it creates and open that folder in Windows Explorer for easy editing access*
NEW! 'Auto Open' a zipped document, spreadsheet, or presentation in its associated Microsoft Office application by simply double clicking the Zip file within Windows Explorer or Microsoft Outlook*
NEW! Use 'Open With' to unzip an Office document (or other zipped file) using the default Windows file association or the application you specify, and—if you make changes—WinZip will offer to save them back to the Zip file for you*
Experience better performance on most files with LZMA compression
View international characters in filenames through Unicode support
Create and read very large Zip files (>4GB)
Encrypt / Decrypt	Standard	New! Backup†	Pro
Encrypt and decrypt confidential files and email attachments
NEW! Just check 'Encrypt' to password protect your files and keep them completely secure
Secure sensitive data with strong, FIPS-197 certified AES encryption (128- and 256-bit)
NEW! Auto-wipe ('shred') temporarily extracted copies of encrypted files using the U.S. Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220.22-M) to prevent misuse
NEW! Take advantage of hardware acceleration available in certain Intel-based computers for even faster AES encryption
Set password policy by defining complexity requirements
Set or disable available encryption methods
Package & Share	Standard	New! Backup†	Pro
Bundle files into zipped packages, creating convenient, logical groups of related files, perfect for emailing or archiving
NEW! Send Zip files instantly using 'Attach to E-mail', and utilize advanced options, such as 'best method' compression, file encryption and photo resizing*
Package and secure email attachments in Zip files, which transmit faster thanks to smaller file sizes
NEW! See the content of Zip file attachments in Microsoft Outlook with the Zip file previewer**
NEW! Double click on a file in the Zip file previewer for Microsoft Outlook to open it for viewing**
NEW! Resize Photos in zipped email attachments so your high-resolution pictures send faster and fit standard computer screens*
Quickly create and send Zip files from Windows Explorer with one-click 'Zip & E-mail'
Resize photos when converting a Zip file or sending selected files from within a Zip file to an email recipient or a new Zip file
Create self-extracting archives (.exe files) with the built-in 'Self-Extractor Personal Edition'
Use 'Save As', 'Rename', and 'New Folder' commands to easily manage Zip files
Split Zip files to make large Zip files fit on removable media
View photos in Zip files without extracting, using WinZip's internal image viewer
Use the 'Photos' button on the 'Backup' tab to quickly transfer, rotate, and compress photos from supported cameras and iPhones
Backup & Automate	Standard	New! Backup†	Pro
Prevent data loss with WinZip's automated data backup facility
NEW! Backup your documents, email, desktop, favorites, pictures, libraries, etc. with just a click, using one of the predefined backups on the 'Backup' tab*
NEW! Create custom backups, and access a way to backup photos directly from your digital camera, right from the 'Backup' tab*
Burn backups to CD or DVD and automatically split them over multiple discs, if necessary
Transmit backups automatically via email
Upload backups to an off-site server using WinZip's internal FTP client
Define custom WinZip jobs to automate routine zipping tasks
Schedule backups and other WinZip jobs to run automatically and unattended
Email log files upon completion of backups or other automated jobs
Utilize 'WinZip Command Line Support Add-On' for scripting (free add-on)
Simplify	Standard	New! Backup†	Pro
NEW! Find key WinZip functionality faster and be more productive, using the Microsoft Office 2010-style ribbon interface, which simplifies vital tasks*
Choose your interface style – New Office 2010-style Ribbon*, Classic, and Windows Explorer shell integration
NEW! Access practical utilities from the 'Tools' tab for an option to create a multi-part Zip file, a simple way to create a self-extracting Zip file, and a means to encrypt an existing Zip file*
NEW! Temporarily extract Zip files using 'Unzip and Try' button on the Tools tab and have WinZip clean them up for you when you're done
NEW! Get easy access to recent Zip files, Jobs, and WinZip commands using Windows 7 Jump List support*
NEW! Easily locate files, folders, and libraries using updated, Windows 7 style WinZip dialogs, including Zip, New, Unzip, and Open*
NEW! Zip just the files you want using Include and Exclude filters*
NEW! Zip your Windows 7 libraries and unzip into Windows 7 libraries*
NEW! See the content of your Zip files in Windows Explorer with the Zip file previewer*
NEW! Double click on a file in the Zip file previewer for Windows Explorer to open it for viewing*
Use WinZip's content-sensitive Smart View to logically display the files in a Zip file
Use WinZip's Explorer View to display image thumbnails for easy browsing
NEW! Utilize Windows 7 Multi-Touch Gestures on your touch screen PC to scroll through and select the contents of Zip files without ever using your keyboard or mouse*
NEW! Pan, Zoom, and Rotate images using Multi-Touch Gestures in WinZip's image Viewer on your touch-screen PC*
Rotate, Resize, and View full sized images directly from within a Zip file
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†Backup edition available exclusively as a single user license from the WinZip online shop
*Requires Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista
**Requires Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007