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	'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], ~~[[Tar (computing)\|~~.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en\|archive-date=2018-07-20\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195518/http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|dead-url=yes}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by NCH Software for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], .tgz, [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en\|archive-date=2018-07-20\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195518/http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|dead-url=yes}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Features ==		== Features ==

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	'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en\|archive-date=2018-07-20\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195518/http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|dead-url=yes}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Features ==		== Features ==

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	'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver\|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows\|Windows]] and [[MacOS\|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)\|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tar]], [[Tar (computing)\|.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format\|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/\|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software\|work=TopTenReviews\|access-date=2018-09-13\|language=en}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html\|title=Express Zip Editor's Review\|work=tom's guide\|access-date=2018-11-01\|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx\|title=Express Zip\|work=Should I Remove It?\|access-date=2019-03-07\|language=en}}</ref>

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	=== Input ===		=== Input ===
	Express Zip supports files in the following file formats<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nchsoftware.com/zip/kb/1611.html\|title=Express Zip File Compression - What file formats does Express Zip Open?\|website=www.nchsoftware.com\|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>: .zip, .jar, .nco, .rar, .cab, .gz, .tgz/tar.gz, .7z.ajr, .bz2, .lzh, .xz, .z, .iso, .img, .dmg, .wim, .zipx, .bkz, apk, .zab ; All work for both Windows and ~~Micintosh~~ except except.cab , .ajr , lzh. dmg ,.zipx apk ,.zab , which work only for Windows.		Express Zip supports files in the following file formats<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nchsoftware.com/zip/kb/1611.html\|title=Express Zip File Compression - What file formats does Express Zip Open?\|website=www.nchsoftware.com\|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>: .zip, .jar, .nco, .rar, .cab, .gz, .tgz/tar.gz, .7z.ajr, .bz2, .lzh, .xz, .z, .iso, .img, .dmg, .wim, .zipx, .bkz, apk, .zab ; All work for both Windows and Macintosh except except .cab , .ajr , lzh. dmg ,.zipx apk ,.zab , which work only for Windows.
	=== Output ===		=== Output ===
	Files can be added to the following archive outputs: .zip, .7z, .tar, .tgz/tar.gz, .wim, .lzh, .arj -- all for both Windows and Mac		Files can be added to the following archive outputs: .zip, .7z, .tar, .tgz/tar.gz, .wim, .lzh, .arj -- all for both Windows and Mac
	== Users ==		== Users ==
	Express Zip is used for file archiving, unzipping and encryption by individuals as well as businesses. Educational institutions use and recommend Express Zip to students<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://nrhs.mancd.com/express-zip-download-free-2/\|title=Express Zip Download Free {{!}} North Ridge High School\|website=nrhs.mancd.com\|language=en-US\|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref>		Express Zip is used for file archiving, unzipping, and encryption by individuals as well as businesses. Educational institutions use and recommend Express Zip to students<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://nrhs.mancd.com/express-zip-download-free-2/\|title=Express Zip Download Free {{!}} North Ridge High School\|website=nrhs.mancd.com\|language=en-US\|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref>

	=== Controversy ===		=== Controversy ===
	Previously, Express Zip and other NCH products came bundled with optional browser plugins like the Conduit<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.shouldiremoveit.com/NCH-Toolbar-25261-program.aspx\|title=NCH toolbars\|website=www.shouldiremoveit.com\|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> and [[Google Chrome\|Chrome]] toolbars. These toolbars sparked complaints from users and triggered malware warnings from AV software companies such as Norton and ~~McAffee~~. NCH Software has since removed all toolbars, browsers, and 3rd party app offerings in all program versions released after July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.nch.com.au/software/safety-guarantee.html\|title=NCH Software Safety Guarantee\|website=www.nch.com.au\|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref>		Previously, Express Zip and other NCH products came bundled with optional browser plugins like the Conduit<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.shouldiremoveit.com/NCH-Toolbar-25261-program.aspx\|title=NCH toolbars\|website=www.shouldiremoveit.com\|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> and [[Google Chrome\|Chrome]] toolbars. These toolbars sparked complaints from users and triggered malware warnings from AV software companies such as Norton and McAfee. NCH Software has since removed all toolbars, browsers, and 3rd party app offerings in all program versions released after July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.nch.com.au/software/safety-guarantee.html\|title=NCH Software Safety Guarantee\|website=www.nch.com.au\|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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{{Infobox software
| name = Express Zip File Compression Software
| developer = [[NCH Software]]
| logo = [[File:Express Zip File Compression Software Official Logo .png|100px px|thumb|Express Zip Official Logo]]
| logo alt = Express Zip
| logo caption = Express Zip icon
| screenshot = Express Zip File Compression Software Screenshot .jpg
| screenshot alt = Express Zip file compression software
| caption = Screenshot of Express Zip on [[Windows 10]]
| collapsible = 
| released = {{Start date and age|2010|06|03|df=yes}}
| latest release version = 5.20 (Windows)
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2018|10|30|df=yes}}.<ref name="versions">{{cite web|title=Express Zip File Compression Software Versions - NCH Software|url=https://www.nchsoftware.com/zip/versions.html}}</ref>
| programming language = [[C++]]
| operating system = [[Windows XP]] and later<br/> [[Mac OS X 10.5]] and above
| size = 1.797 MB
| language = English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean
| language count = 6
| genre = [[File Compression]]
| license = [[Trialware]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.nchsoftware.com/zip/index.html}}
}}
'''Express Zip Software''' is a [[file compression]] and [[File archiver|archiving]] program published by [[NCH Software]] for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[MacOS|Mac]] operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract and compress digital documents into [[Zip (file format)|.zip]], [[Tar (computing)|.tar]], [[Tar (computing)|.tgz]], [[Windows Imaging Format|.wim]], [[.arj]], and [[.lzh]] as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/articles/top-rated-file-compression-software/|title=Top-Rated File Compression Software|work=TopTenReviews|access-date=2018-09-13|language=en}}</ref>. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://downloads.tomsguide.com/Express-Zip-File-Compression,0301-61715.html|title=Express Zip Editor's Review|work=tom's guide|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the most popular version of the program is 2.28, with well over half of all installations presently using this version. The majority of the program's users are located in the United States, but it is also common in parts of Europe as well. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx|title=Express Zip|work=Should I Remove It?|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref>

== Features ==
The Express Zip program window includes buttons to open an existing [[archive file]], create a new archive, add files or folders to an archive, remove files from an archive, open a selected file, and convert an existing archive into another archive file type. Manage zip files by editing or moving contents. One of the program's primary uses is creating new file archives as well as opening existing file archives on your computer. Archives can be encrypted and password protected.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://express-zip.findmysoft.com|title=Express Zip – Create Archives, Open Archives|work=FindmySoft|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref> The program has the ability to convert archives to zip from other formats as well as split large zip files into smaller parts with multi-part split zip archives. Users may password protect zip files containing sensitive documents.

Express Zip supports opening and extracting zip, rar, cab, tar, 7z, iso, zipx, lzh, arj {additional formats}. Archives can be converted to .zip, .tar, tgz, wim, arj, lzh and {additional} file archive formats. Archived or compressed files can then be [[Cd burning|burned]] to CD.

==Interface==
Express Zip has easy access features in the main toolbar for performing the basic operational functions of the program such as importing and deleting files and folders. Here the user will also find options for encryption and exporting, as well as an options button for modifying settings and standards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.freewarefiles.com/Express-Zip-Compression-Software-_program_112616.html|title=FreewareFiles Editor's Review|work=FreewareFiles|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref> The program also contains a help file that is stored on your computer but accessed through your browser. The help file contains explanations for the functions of the program as well as other useful information. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://download.cnet.com/Express-Zip-Free-File-Compression/3000-2250_4-75748366.html|title=CNET Editor's Review|work=CNET|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref> The program allows users to drag and drop files into the archive without problems. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thewindowsclub.com/express-zip-file-compression|title=Express Zip File Compression: Quickly create, encrypt, extract ZIP files|work=The Windows Club|access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref>

==Uses==
Express Zip allows users to compress large data files for writing them to disc or e-mail, as well as decompress zipped download files and folders.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://express-zip-file-compression-software.en.softonic.com|title=Softonic Review|work=Softonic |access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref> The software can also be used as a regular backup tool, by archiving the files you'd like to back up and then burning them to a DVD or CD disc with the built-in CD burning tool. Express Zip handles both compression and decompression of file archives and supports encrypted archives as well. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://express-zip.en.lo4d.com|title=Zipping, Unzipping and File Compression Software. Create and manage zip files|work=LO4D|access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref>

==Size and compatibility==
Express Zip is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10. At just under 1 MB, the download file size is relatively small and does not require much of the computer's resources. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.freewarefiles.com/Express-Zip-Compression-Software-_program_112616.html|title=FreewareFiles Editor's Review|work=FreewareFiles|access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref> The program is also compatible with Mac OS X versions 10.5 and above. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://download.cnet.com/Express-Zip-Free-File-Compressor-for-Mac/3000-2250_4-75659541.html|title=CNET Editor's Review Express Zip Free Mac Compression Software for Mac|work=CNET|access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref> The program contains other important zip tool features such as its integration with the Explorer shell, wherein some of the programs options can appear in the right click menu of your cursor without ever having to open the application.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://download.cnet.com/Express-Zip-Free-File-Compression/3000-2250_4-75748366.html|title=CNET Editor's Review|work=CNET|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref> This utility compares well with others such as WinZip but has the advantage of being free.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://express-zip-file-compression-software.en.softonic.com|title=Softonic Review|work= Softonic|
access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref>

==Install==
There are two versions of Express Zip, a free version and a premium version that you pay for. The free version is fully featured, but intended for non-commercial use only.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://filehippo.com/download_express-zip-free-compression-software|title=Express Zip File Compression Software|work=FILEHIPPO|access-date=2019-01-11|language=en}}</ref> After installation, the program will install an optional handler in the windows task menu. This provides quick access to the program so that a user can simply right-click on a file and apply features of the program without having to actually launch it and import the files. The main program executable is expresszip.exe.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.shouldiremoveit.com/Express-Zip-15768-program.aspx|title=Softonic Review|work=Should I Remove It?|access-date=2019-03-07|language=en}}</ref>

== Supported formats ==

=== Input ===
Express Zip supports files in the following file formats<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nchsoftware.com/zip/kb/1611.html|title=Express Zip File Compression - What file formats does Express Zip Open?|website=www.nchsoftware.com|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>: .zip, .jar, .nco, .rar, .cab, .gz, .tgz/tar.gz, .7z.ajr, .bz2, .lzh, .xz, .z, .iso, .img, .dmg, .wim, .zipx, .bkz, apk, .zab ; All work for both Windows and Micintosh except except.cab , .ajr , lzh. dmg ,.zipx apk ,.zab , which work only for Windows.
=== Output ===
Files can be added to the following archive outputs: .zip, .7z, .tar, .tgz/tar.gz, .wim, .lzh, .arj -- all for both Windows and Mac
== Users ==
Express Zip is used for file archiving, unzipping and encryption by individuals as well as businesses. Educational institutions use and recommend Express Zip to students<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nrhs.mancd.com/express-zip-download-free-2/|title=Express Zip Download Free {{!}} North Ridge High School|website=nrhs.mancd.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref>

=== Controversy ===
Previously, Express Zip and other NCH products came bundled with optional browser plugins like the Conduit<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shouldiremoveit.com/NCH-Toolbar-25261-program.aspx|title=NCH toolbars|website=www.shouldiremoveit.com|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> and [[Google Chrome|Chrome]] toolbars. These toolbars sparked complaints from users and triggered malware warnings from AV software companies such as Norton and McAffee. NCH Software has since removed all toolbars, browsers, and 3rd party app offerings in all program versions released after July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nch.com.au/software/safety-guarantee.html|title=NCH Software Safety Guarantee|website=www.nch.com.au|access-date=November 7, 2016}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.nch.com.au/zip/index.html Express Zip Software Official Site]
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