WinZip Self-Extractor WinZip Computing, S.L.

WinZip Self-Extractor is a tool designed to create self-extracting Zip files for electronic file distribution. It simplifies the process by allowing recipients to decompress files using a familiar Windows interface, and these files can run a setup or installation program after extraction.

Key Features:

• Compression Support: Offers multiple compression methods including Jpeg, LZMA, WavPack, and Zipx for efficient file size reduction.
• Unicode Compatibility: Ensures proper display of international characters in filenames.
• Administrator Options: Allows specification of privilege levels for self-extractors to run with elevated privileges if required.
• Encryption Support: Enables creation of self-extracting files encrypted with AES (128-bit or 256-bit key).
• Wizard-Driven Interface: Simplifies the process of building self-extracting Zip files through an intuitive wizard.
• Customization Options: Allows tailoring of self-extracting files with custom icons, splash screens, and text.

Audience & Benefits: Ideal for developers, IT professionals, and businesses needing to distribute files securely or install software remotely. WinZip Self-Extractor provides efficient file distribution, ease of use for recipients, secure encryption, and the ability to create professional installation packages. It supports various compression methods, ensuring compatibility and efficiency across different file types.

This tool is compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. For installation via winget, simply run the provided command in your terminal.