WinZip Compression Utility
Publisher’s description
What is WinZip?
WinZip by Corel Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the archivers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 29.0.16416, released on October 21, 2024. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WinZip is an archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WinZip safe to download?
- The file is served by download.winzip.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9CACE8D99FFA8B467FE23B2B083CD6D155C9F8021C07495DA6D0477E31CD21F1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 4 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0.16416Latest | October 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 27.0.16370 | March 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 26.0.15195 | July 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 25.0.14273 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Corel.WinZip -emsiexec /i winzip290-64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CD95F661-A5C4-44F5-A6AA-ECDD91C24153} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask winzipInformation
- Publisher
- Corel Corporation
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 29.0.16416
- Released
- October 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1
- Website
- winzip.com
- winget ID
- Corel.WinZip
- MSI product code
- {CD95F661-A5C4-44F5-A6AA-ECDD91C24153}
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinZip free?
WinZip is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is WinZip safe to download?
The download comes from download.winzip.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WinZip with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WinZip be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does WinZip run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WinZip?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to WinZip?
7-Zip, PeaZip, Zstandard, WinRAR and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
