What's new in WinZip Mac 9.0.5520
Jun 15, 2021
- New! Convert compression format:
- Open and convert content from a wide selection of industry-standard compression file types using WinZip® Mac 9. It’s easy to instantly convert a LZH, LHA, RAR, 7Z, TAR, Z, GZ, TAZ, TGZ, BZ, XZ or Z file into a Zip or ZipX file.
- New! Expanded efficiency with duplicate file detection:
- You might not realize it, but your compressed files often contain duplicate files, adding to the size of your zip file. WinZip Mac 9 detects and zips duplicate files using an internal link to save you space. Your unzipped duplicate files remain the same size and structure, but your Zipx files will be smaller than ever.
- ENHANCED! Secure file backup and space saving (Pro Only):
- With the freshen backup option, WinZip Mac 9 backs up only the files that have changed, resulting in a faster backup. And faster backups mean you spend less time wondering if you have a secure copy of your important files.
- ENHANCED! Military grade encryption out-of-the-box:
- Benefit from the security of AES-256 encryption, used by Banks and Military agencies, to ensure the highest level of encryption and protection of your files. Ensure safe storage with default AES-256 encryption of your most important files – no matter where you store them.
- ENHANCED! Full visibility of compression statistics:
- Review the compression stats right after creating a Zip or Zipx file. This time-saving feature gives you full visibility to the compressed and uncompressed file sizes, storage used, number of files added, and the storage needed for the compressed files.
- New! Mac clipboard support:
- Simply copy and paste files from your Mac to a Zip or Zipx file. This quick step allows you to transparently manage what you want to add to a Zip as you copy files from a folder and paste to your Zip file, replicating your file and folder structure.
- ENHANCED! Resize your WinZip file manager:
- Now you can resize the WinZip files pane, allowing you to have more space to managing files and folders or see more of what is inside the Zip file.
- ENHANCED! View PDFs without opening:
- Review PDF files before unzipping them and select what file to extract before extracting them. You can also view each file as a thumbnail and review the content type before extracting it, which saves time, and keeps the files organized.
- New! Watermark PDFs (Pro Only):
- Watermark PDFs when adding to a Zip or Zipx file, providing an extra layer of security to your documents without complicated tasks. Just select “watermark” in options before zipping the PDF and WinZip will do the rest.
New in WinZip Mac 8.0.5151 (Jun 10, 2020)
- New! Work faster with improved Zipx Compression:
- Experience better compression with the ZSTD method. Compress and decompress files faster, all while achieving better rates than alternatives like DEFLATE and DEFLATE64.
- New! Get support when you need it for Mac OS Catalina:
- WinZip is now updated to operate on Mac OS 10.15. You can count on our support team to solve issues quickly so you can get back to projects faster.
- New! Customize your WinZip experience with dark mode:
- It’s not just a trend— dark mode can prolong the battery on your device and reduce eye strain. WinZip now supports this theme for improved user experience.
- New! Boost your workflow with additional file add methods:
- In addition to traditional options, you can now choose to:
- Freshen — replace only files already in the Zip file with newer files.
- Move — delete files/folders after they are added to the Zip file.
- Update — replace updated files AND add files not already in Zip file.
- New! Automate Backup Tasks with a few simple clicks (Pro Only):
- Great for repetitive zipping tasks, WinZip Backups make life easier with intuitive automation. Create the backup once and then run it anytime you want with a couple of taps of the mouse.
- New! Easy roll-outs of WinZip for Business users:
- Using WinZip with a large team? This one's for you! Individual acceptance of the user license agreement is no longer required, making it easier than ever to install WinZip and get to work.
New in WinZip Mac 7.0.4521 (Jun 26, 2019)
- New! New! 1-Click Unzip:
- Open the zip file in WinZip, click the 1 click unzip button and the zip file gets automatically unzipped to the folder where the zip file is located. Fast and easy unzipping.
- New! Replace Zip files with Zip content:
- Unzip and then delete a file. This provides a convenient partner to the feature that zips and removes files. Replace zip files with zip content provides an easy way to restore the files you previously replaced with a zip file.
- New! Protect encrypted files by requiring a password to modify the zip file:
- Before deleting or replacing an encrypted file, WinZip requests the password so that it can verify access to the file is allowed. Once verified, the file can be deleted or replaced.
- New! Convert image file type (Pro version only):
- Convert images from one format to another. Makes it convenient to share images with others by converting the image to a format the recipient can view. Can be used to convert images in bulk formats to smaller more efficient formats.
- New! Zip filters (Pro version only):
- When adding files and folders to a zip file, filters can now be used to control what types of files get added. For example, add only files with a Docx extension, or add all files except those with a txt extension.
New in WinZip Mac 6.5.4200 (Jul 25, 2018)
- Add the support of Dropbox back
- Available only in system OS X 10.10 and above
New in WinZip Mac 6.5.4149 (Jul 15, 2018)
- Add the support of Dropbox back.
New in WinZip Mac 6.1.3676 (May 4, 2018)
- Support latest OS X 10.13.
New in WinZip Mac 6.0.3534 (Jun 28, 2017)
- New! Files pane - Zip, unzip, browse and manage local, network, and cloud files in WinZip instead of going back and forth between Finder and WinZip.
- New! Zip from Files pane - Select files in the Files pane and with a simple click on the Add to Zip button, zip them to a new or existing Zip file.
- New! Unzip to Files pane - Navigate to a folder using the Files pane—even one in the cloud—then with a simple click on the Unzip button, unzip the files in the Zip pane to that folder.
- New! One-click access to local folders - Simple one-click access to local folders such as Desktop, Documents, and Downloads makes it quick and easy to unzip files to those folders or zip files within those folders.
- New! Multiple viewing layouts - View your files in the Files pane in a layout that best fits your needs such as icons (great for images), list or columns (maximizes the amount of information displayed), and cover flow (to visually flip through snapshots of your files).
- New! Drag-and-drop zipping from the Files pane - Drag a file from the Files pane and drop it onto the Zip pane to zip it. It’s fast and simple.
- New! Drag-and-drop unzipping to the Files pane - Drag a file from the Zip pane and drop it onto the Files pane to unzip. It’s quick and intuitive.
- New! Manage files from WinZip - Work seamlessly within WinZip to delete and rename files in a flash. Never leave WinZip—you can do it right from the Files pane.
- New! Files pane context sensitive menus - Get information about a file, conduct a quick file lookup, check the contents of a package before installing it, open a file in the default app or an app you select, move the file to trash, or rename the file—all from the Files pane!
- New! Expandable Files pane - Maximize the Files pane and temporarily hide the Zip pane to see more files and file information.
- New! Most recently used Zip files - See a list, within the Files pane, of your five most recently used Zip files and reopen them with a simple click of the mouse.
- New! Unzip more file types - WinZip can now unzip gzip files (.gz, .tgz), Unix tar files (.tar), Unix compressed files (.z, .tz, .taz), LZMA2 compressed files (.xz, .txz), BZip files (.bz, .bz2. .tbz, .tbz2), and Virtual Disk files (vdisk).
- New! MP3 compression in Zipx - Get more space back on your Mac using the new lossless MP3 compression in WinZip’s zipx format. MP3 files zip 15-20 percent on average and when you unzip them, you get back your exact files.
- Enhanced! Zipx compression - The addition of LZMA2 support results in better compression, especially when zipping files that have some amount of compression already, for example, Microsoft Office files.
New in WinZip Mac 5.0.3188 (Jul 9, 2016)
- Access key features more easily.
- Share links to files in the cloud.
- Encrypt files and/or resize images in a Zip file without having to unzip/zip it again, and more.
New in WinZip Mac 5.0.3160 (Jun 28, 2016)
- New - Easily share links to files in the cloud:
- WinZip Mac 5 automatically generates a link when you upload your zip file to a cloud service. The link is placed in your clipboard so you can easily paste it into other apps, such as Skype, for quick sharing.
- New - Apply to all files in your Zip:
- Resize images in a Zip file without having to manually unzip and then zip them back up.
- New - Resize images:
- Resize images any time you create a Zip file, not just when emailing.
- New - More resize options:
- Choose from two additional options for resizing images: X-Large (1920 x 1536) and XX-Large (2880 x 2304).
- New - Actions pane:
- Easily access frequently used features, including encryption, image resizing, link sharing and zip actions, on this new context-sensitive pane. Show or hide the Actions pane as needed with the new toolbar button.
- New - Quick Action button:
- Use this menu on the Zip pane selection bar for fast access to many actions, including Unzip, Rename, Delete, Get Info and Quick Look.
- Enhanced - Preserve the View type:
- During the Save process, WinZip Mac now saves the currently selected view type before saving the Zip file and then restores the view type when it re-opens the Zip file. This prevents the view type from changing during a Save if the current type does not match the default type.
- Enhanced - .app file display:
- To simplify unzipping .app files in a Zip, they are now displayed as a file in the view instead of as a folder.
- Enhanced - Default SaveLast Access Locations:
- A "New file location" default is used when saving a new Zip file. There is also a last accessed location to use as the default when requesting a location that is "from this Mac" or "to this Mac". And there is a last accessed location used as the default when requesting a location that is "from the iCloud Drive" or "to iCloud Drive".
- New - Re-use password:
- Additional encrypted files are added to a Zip of encrypted files using the same password, rather than requesting an additional password. Password re-use is available for the length of that Zip session.
- New - Check your password:
- Select the new “Show Password” checkbox to view your password and ensure it is entered correctly.
- New - Apply to all files in the Zip:
- Encrypt files in an existing Zip without having to manually unzip them and then zip them back up with encryption enabled.
New in WinZip Mac 4.0.2604 (Sep 16, 2015)
- Support the XZ compression method to create .zipx files.
- Fixed several bugs.
New in WinZip Mac 4.0.2519 (Jun 19, 2015)
- Built-in iCloud sharing:
- WinZip Mac 4 takes sharing further by connecting directly several cloud services, including Dropbox, Google Drive—and now iCloud and ZipShare. Use WinZip to zip your files to iCloud or retrieve files or links to share. Secure your files with powerful AES encryption and save online storage space by zipping them first.
- ZipShare:
- Get direct access to WinZip’s file sharing service, ZipShare. Access your ZipShare account directly from within WinZip Mac 4. Connect to your cloud accounts and easily share compressed files via email. Zip and share any type of file along with a message to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Send files up to 50MB free using ZipShare or move up to ZipShare Pro to send up to 2GB.
- Share button:
- Depending on the apps you have installed and your Mac OSx configuration, WinZip Mac 4 displays a variety of sharing options when you click on the new Share button. Choose your destination, such as Facebook, Twitter or other applications and WinZip uploads the zip file to one of your cloud services, then emails, posts or tweets your link.
- Retina support:
- WinZip Mac 4 is enhanced with high-DPI support to look sharp on Apple Retina displays.
New in WinZip Mac 3.1 (Aug 8, 2014)
- Support RAR5 format
- Bug fix
New in WinZip Mac 3.0.2105 (Apr 18, 2014)
- Introduces new features and enhancements that make it even easier to stay organized, share information, and get your work done faster.
- Built-in cloud sharing - WinZip Mac 3 takes sharing further by connecting directly to Dropbox and Google Drive. Zip your files with WinZip to save online storage space and protect them with powerful AES encryption.
- Quickly email links to cloud files - With Cloud Links, you can easily share access to your files in the cloud just by emailing a link.
- Direct support for cloud sharing on Dropbox and Google Drive
- Zip and upload files to the cloud, and open zip files saved in the cloud
- Maximize cloud storage by compressing files
- Organize and rename files and folders in your clouds with ease
- Use Cloud Links to upload a file to your cloud service and quickly send a link to it via email
- Keyboard shortcuts to save and open cloud files
- Enhanced workflow for more productivity
- Maverick OS X 10.9 compatible
New in WinZip Mac 2.0.1200.0 (Feb 6, 2013)
- Full support for Mac OS X Mountain Lion - WinZip’s fast, simple approach to zipping, protecting and sharing files and folders on your Mac now integrates seamlessly with Mac OS X Mountain Lion. WinZip Mac Edition 2’s enhanced interface gives an at a glance breakdown of file sizes before and after compression, showing you exactly how much space was saved by zipping.
- In Place Editing - Don’t unzip an entire archive just to change one file! WinZip’s new 'In Place Editing' feature lets you open and edit files and documents within a Zip file without unzipping them first. Edit zipped documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more within their native applications and then save them back to your zipped folder or archive. When you save your changes, the Zip file is updated with the newest version.
New in WinZip Mac 2.0.1172.0 (Jun 27, 2012)
- New features and enhancements that make it even easier to stay organized, share information, and get your work done faster.
- Full support for Mac OS X Mountain Lion - WinZip’s fast, simple approach to zipping, protecting and sharing files and folders on your Mac now integrates seamlessly with Mac OS X Mountain Lion. WinZip Mac Edition 2’s enhanced interface gives an at a glance breakdown of file sizes before and after compression, showing you exactly how much space was saved by zipping.
- In Place Editing - Don’t unzip an entire archive just to change one file! WinZip’s new 'In Place Editing' feature lets you open and edit files and documents within a Zip file without unzipping them first. Edit zipped documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more within their native applications and then save them back to your zipped folder or archive. When you save your changes, the Zip file is updated with the newest version.
New in WinZip Mac 1.5.0475.0 (May 10, 2011)
- Offers user interface enhancements, added file sharing and archiving capabilities, extended support for compressed file formats, and more! Experience the latest in file compression software designed specifically for Mac users just like you!
- Extended Zip/Unzip Functionality:
- Building on WinZip Mac Edition's state-of-the-art compression technology, WinZip Mac Edition 1.5 allows you to zip and unzip even more file formats.
- New!Improved support for Mac application bundles (.app), with the option to view package contents before unzipping. You can also extract individual applications in a Zip file directly into your applications folder.
- New!Option to include hidden files when zipping, in order to preserve the full content, structure, and presentation of file folders.
- New!Ability to extract an even wider range of compressed file types, including files without Zip or Zipx extensions
- (such as .jar and .war files).
- Streamlined File Sharing and Archiving:
- WinZip Mac Edition 1.5 offers a fast, simple approach to sharing images and archiving data on your Mac. With the ability to automatically resize and email photos and burn Zip files to CD/DVD, sharing and storing compressed files has never been easier!
- New!Enhanced interface gives an at a glance breakdown of file sizes before and after compression, showing you exactly how much space was saved by zipping.
- New!'Zip and Email' feature now allows you to resize and compress your high-resolution photos before attaching them to your email, reducing their size and optimizing them to fit standard computer screens.
- New!'Zip & Burn' compressed files to CD/DVD.