WinZip 12 Offers Lossless Photo Compression

WinZip 12.0 File Compression Software

The venerable WinZip file compression application, which is now in Version 12.0, now features lossless JPEG compression and a complete photo management and sharing solution, according to an announcement from Corel-owned WinZip Computing.

WinZip 12.0 also boasts improved performance and compatibility and enhanced security options. It has enable encryption security features to customize password requirements.

WinZip claims that the application can compress JPEG files by 20 to 25% without any loss of photo quality or data integrity. Smaller file sizes allow users to send photos faster and fit more on hard drives and removable media.

WinZip 12.0 Standard is US$30, and WinZip 12.0 Pro is US$50. Volume licensing discounts are available and existing registered users can upgrade to WinZip 12.0 at 50% of the new license fee.

[Site: WinZip]

Published by Chris Malinao

Chris teaches Lightroom as workflow software to photography students at the FPPF, Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation. He also teaches smartphone photography.