FAQs :: ZipX file format

Bandizip is a good free Winzip alternative

A Zipx file (.zipx) is a new advanced compression technology introduced by WinZip.

Bandizip can create and extract ZipX files for free. Bandizip is a good free Winzip alternative program.

1. Add to archive (Bandizip)...

Select the files, and click right mouse button, and then choose 'Add to archive (Bandizip)...' menu.

2. Choose 'ZIPX' in the 'New Archive' window

Select 'ZIPX' file format in Save as Type menu, and then click 'Start' button to archive.

3. Result of archiving

"FolderName.zipx" file will be created.

About ZipX file format

A Zipx file (.zipx) is a new advanced compression technology introduced by WinZip.

To learn about ZipX, go to http://kb.winzip.com/kb/entry/7/

Features of Bandizip's ZipX

• Offers much better compression than the traditional zip files with the LZMA algorithm
• Saves the file name as Unicode (UTF-8); The international filenames won't be broken
• Supports the AES256, which is the strongest encryption available for password protection
• Supports the LZMA algorithm. This algorithm is slower than the traditional DEFLATE algorithm, but the compression rate is significantly higher than the traditional one.

Pros of ZipX format

• High Compression Rate: Typically the "ZipX" file will be 20~30% smaller than other formats
• Files with the .zipx extension are compressed ZIP extended files
• ZipX is compatible with both WinZip and 7Zip and many other popular archive programs

Cons of ZipX format

• Slow Compression Speed: Typically the compression speed will be 5~10 times slower than other archive programs
• Many archiving programs use this algorithm, but only a few programs can create the .zipx extension

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