Got some news about additional features when I downloaded the latest release 16.5 of Winzip.
WinZip 16.5 introduces:
- ultra-fast zip engine that taps into your computer’s full processing power (haven’t been able to quantify that yet)
- next-generation technology that harnesses the power of AMD graphics processors (GPUs)
- streamlined interface with a more attractive, intuitive look-and-feel
The previous WinZip 16.0 introduced:
- powerful 64-bit zip engine upgrade for maximum zipping speed
- seamless integration with WinZip’s breakthrough large file sending service, ZipSend.
- the ability to send very large Zip files (up to 2GB) using ZipSend
- instant access to WinZip’s NEW Facebook app, ZipShare
- the ability to zip and post any type of file (up to 20MB) to Facebook using ZipShare
- the ability to zip and write files to Blu-ray Disc directly from the WinZip window
- the ability to convert other major compression file formats to Zip format
- extended preview functionality for other major compression file formats
- the ability to scan and diagnose PC performance issues using WinZip’s built-in System Scanner tool