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Most people have a lot of files on their computers that they rarely use but they want to keep. WinZip allows you to archive file(s) so that you can organize, store, and save space on your computer.
How to archive files in WinZip
- Step 1 Open WinZip
- Step 2 Using WinZip's file pane select the file(s) you want archived
- Step 3 Click Add to Zip
- Step 4 Save the zip file in your desired location
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Table of file formats supported by WinZip
WinZip can create Zip files (.zip or .zipx), lha/lzh files, and UUencoded files (does not apply to versions earlier than WinZip 12). WinZip can also open and extract from a number of other archive formats.
Archive formats supported by WinZip are listed in the table below. Please note that in cases where the version is listed as ALL, this applies to all currently supported WinZip versions. For a brief description of these archive formats and WinZip's support of them, please see the article Other Archive Support.
Format | Version | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| zip | ALL | .zip.zipx |
| tar | ALL | .tar |
| gzip | ALL | .gz |
| compress | ALL | .z |
| cab | ALL | .cab |
| RAR | 11 or later | .rar |
| bz2 | 11 or later | .bz2 |
| lha/lzh | 11.2 or later | .lzh |
| 7z | 12 or later | .7z |
| IMG | 12 or later | .img |
| ISO | 12 or later | .iso |
| XZ | 18 or later | .xz |
| VHD | 19 or later | .vhd |
| VMDK | 19.5 or later | .vmdk |
Note:IMG support is limited to ISO-type disc image files.
Encoding formats supported:
Format | Version | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| UUencode | ALL | .uue |
| XXencode | ALL | .xxe |
| MIME | ALL | .b64 .mim |
| BinHex | ALL | .bhx .hqx |
- MIME encoding generally uses the Base64 format, but also includes plain/text and quoted-printable formats.
- The Extension columns list some of the most commonly used filename extensions for files in the various archive and encoding formats. This list, however, is not exhaustive.
Note: In versions of WinZip earlier than WinZip 11.2 the lha/lzh formats were supported only with the external lha.exe program. Two other formats were also supported with external programs. For these earlier versions the above list would be amended as follows:
Format | Extract | Add | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| arj | arj.exe | arj.exe | .arj |
| lha/lzh | lha.exe | lha.exe | .lzh |
| arc | various | various | .arc |
If you have any questions about this information, please submit a Technical Support ticket.
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What are Zip files and archives?
Zip files (.zip and .zipx) have been referred to as compressed folders, packages, containers, and archives. Zip files are the most common type of archive files that also compress data.
Zip files were originally created for use with computers running DOS and then Windows operating systems. Today Zip files are also commonly used on other operating systems, such as the Mac and Unix operating systems. As mentioned above, the files archived in a Zip file are usually, but not always, compressed. This saves space and also makes it easier to send them as email attachments. Zip files are also convenient for grouping data files. Rather than transporting, copying, or sending a number of files; you can zip them and easily work with one Zip file.
Zip files are not the only archive type of file that you may encounter. WinZip can be used to extract the contents of many other archives as well. You may not even notice that you have downloaded another type of archive or that you received one by email. This is because WinZip associates itself with all of the archive file types with which it works and visually represents this association by causing the WinZip icon to display with the file name.
Zip files (and other archives) contain information in a highly encoded form. In this form the information is not directly usable by other applications. With WinZip, you can extract the compressed files which will give you exact copies of the original ones in their original format. After extracting the contents of a Zip file, you have the option to delete the Zip file. Doing so will in no way affect the files that you extracted. However, you may also decide to keep the Zip file in an alternate location, such as an external drive, as a backup.
With WinZip you can also create your own Zip files. Zip files are great when used to back up sets of your files (for example, folders with documents, photos, or source code). Keep in mind that creating a Zip file does not delete or change the original files.
If you have any questions about this information, please submit a Technical Support ticket.
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