a compressed file that contains the software necessary to extract the zipped files inside it

an executable program that includes a Zip file and the software to extract the Zip file

a type of file that contains other files that have been compressed (typically through a ZIP program) for more efficient transfer of the data

a type of Zip file that you can extract from without actually using any application to UNZIP it

a type of Zip file that you can extract from without actually using PKZIP for Windows

A compressed file provided with a program that automatically decompresses it.

Usually with the .exe extension, extracts its compressed files without a separate decompression program.

A type of compressed file that you can execute (e.g., double-click on the filename) to begin the decompression process; no other decompression utility is required. Example: on IBM PC or compatibles, certain files with an ".exe" extension and on Macintoshes, all files with a ".sea" extension.