A Zipx file (.zipx) is a Zip file created with one or more advanced compression methods available in WinZip. Using Best method compression to create Zipx files, WinZip will create its smallest Zip files. Best method allows WinZip to choose a compression method for each file type, which will usually provide the best result.
The .zipx extension makes it easier to share highly compressed files with others by making it clear that the file was created using an advanced compression method. This quickly and easily conveys that WinZip 12.1 or later (or another compatible compression utility) will be required to open the file. These advanced compression methods are extensions to the original, open source Zip file format. The particular ones available in WinZip are:
- BZip
- LZMA
- PPMd
- Jpeg*
- Wavpack*
*Jpeg and WavPack cannot be selected. WinZip applies them with the correct file types when you use Best method compression.
Of course users can still choose to create Legacy Zip 2.0 compressed files with WinZip (resulting in a .zip file extension). This can be done by changing the compression method on a case by case basis or by changing the default compression method.
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