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WinZip 10.x - How Compressed is A Zip File?

SUMMARY: Find out how well a ZIP file is compressed

Curious about how well WinZip or another ZIP program did with compressing a ZIP file?

Open the .ZIP file with WinZip. Then, click on the "File" menu, choosing "Properties." A dialog box will appear telling you information about the ZIP file. This information includes the compression amount as a percentage.

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