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WinZip 30.0

File compression, encryption and cloud file management for Windows and Mac

by Alludo
VERSION30.0 · released January 2026
PRICEPaid plans: Standard, Pro or Ultimate
FREE TRIAL21 days
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What’s new in WinZip 30.0

Released January 2026 · summary of the developer’s release notes

  • Faster start-up and better overall performance
  • Improved file associations for archive formats and image files
  • Updated UnRAR and 7-Zip components to fix security vulnerabilities
  • Compliance with the European Accessibility Act and better Enterprise deployment

About WinZip

WinZip is a long-established file compression tool, first released on 3 April 1991, and now developed by Alludo (formerly Corel). It zips and unzips files, protects them with encryption and helps you manage files stored on your computer and in cloud services. It opens ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, XZ and VHD archives, among other common formats.

Paid editions (Standard, Pro and Ultimate) add more tools, such as encrypted e-mail sharing with WinZip Courier, batch file conversion and secure file wiping. WinZip runs on Windows and Mac; the Mac version first appeared in 2010, followed by mobile apps for iOS and Android in 2012.

The current Windows version, WinZip 30, requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.

You can try it free for 21 days without a credit card; after that a paid plan is needed.

Key features

Zip and unzipCompress files and open common archive formats
EncryptionProtect files and archives with strong encryption
Cloud filesManage files stored in popular cloud services
WinZip CourierShare files by e-mail with encryption
Batch conversionConvert many files at once (paid editions)
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License and price

License type
Paid (with free trial)
Free trial
21 days
Price
Paid plans: Standard, Pro or Ultimate

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Easy to use, familiar interface
  • Encryption and cloud integration built in
  • Available for Windows and Mac

Keep in mind

  • Paid after the 21-day trial
  • Free tools such as 7-Zip cover basic zipping and unzipping

Frequently asked questions

Is WinZip free?
No. There is a 21-day free trial with no credit card required. After that you need to buy one of the paid plans.
Does WinZip work on Mac?
Yes, WinZip is available for Windows and for Mac, and there are mobile apps for iOS and Android.
What is the latest version of WinZip?
WinZip 30, released on 28 January 2026. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Can WinZip open RAR and 7Z files?
Yes. Besides ZIP and ZIPX it opens RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, VHD and other common archive formats.
Are there free alternatives to WinZip?
Free tools such as 7-Zip and PeaZip zip and unzip files at no cost; see our guide to free WinRAR alternatives.