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What is WinZip?

WinZip is a utility for file management, compression, encryption, and backup. With banking-level security, it keeps files safe while optimizing storage space both locally and in the cloud. It also offers robust sharing options, automated backups, and PDF and image…

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Love WinZip

8 out of 10
March 19, 2024
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We use WinZip in our corporate environment to help compress and encrypt large files for easier deployment and transfer. WinZip makes SW …
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WinZip for the Win

9 out of 10
March 11, 2024
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WinZip is an asset to our Web Designer. It has allowed us to unzip massive files containing photos from events. WinZip has also been handy …
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WinZip? No thanks.

1 out of 10
September 03, 2020
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WinZip is only installed on a couple of computers in our organization due to the nature of WinZip being pretty much a household name at …
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Pricing

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WinZip Standard Suite

$25.95

On Premise
one-time fee

WinZip Pro Suite

$42.95

On Premise
one-time fee

WinZip Ultimate Suite

$89.95

On Premise
one-time fee

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://store.winzip.com/852/purl-suite…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $25.95 one-time fee
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Product Details

What is WinZip?

WinZip is a utility for file management, compression, encryption, and backup. With banking-level security, it aims to keep files safe while optimizing storage space both locally and in the cloud. It also offers sharing options, automated backups, and PDF and image management capabilities to fuel workflows beyond compression.​

Available for Windows, Mac, and mobile.


WinZip SafeShare

A sharing tool that allows users to share, compress, and encrypt within a simplified interface, share files to one or many locations, surrounded by extra layers of security, including military-grade encryption and file expiration capabilities.


WinZip Secure Backup

Automated file and folder backup solution. Stores copies locally or in the cloud for an extra layer of security.


WinZip Courier

A solution that automatically encrypts, compresses, and secures emails and email attachments.


WinZip Courier offers a way to securely email any file size using AES 256-bit military-grade encryption and state-of-the-art WinZip compression technology. After attaching the files, WinZip Courier will do the rest.


WinZip SafeMedia

Fail-safe security for information on the move. WinZip SafeMedia helps safeguard sensitive company data on removable storage devices with a simple, IT-managed solution that provides enterprise-level data security.


Employees need the flexibility to take digital data on the go. WinZip SafeMedia is designed to keep it secure.


WinZip Duplicate File Finder

A deduplication utility, available as a desktop app and used to save space. Duplicate files often go unnoticed, and manually identifying duplicates can be time consuming and complex. WinZip offers a solution with presets and automation options, along with customizable detection and verification notifications for added security.


WinZip PDF Express

Multipurpose capabilities include exporting a PDF to Word, or an image file, or creating a PDF from any document. Can reorder, add, or delete pages and combine multiple documents into a single PDF. Can also add a custom watermark and allow sharing a document anywhere.


Enterprise cloud storage integration

A solution to manage, encrypt, zip, and share files across multiple cloud storage providers, and create unique expiration-enabled links. Supported services include Amazon AWS S3, Google Cloud, Azure Blob, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, IBM Cloud, OpenStack, Dropbox, Box, and others.


WinZip Features

  • Supported: File compression and duplicate file detection to help store, open, zip, encrypt, and share multiple files and large files quickly and easily.
  • Supported: Encryption capabilities to secure information and data, with watermarking and read-only PDFs to deter copying.
  • Supported: Auto cleans and organizes a computer so there is no need to click to take action; with WinZip Background tools, rules can be set to remove old files to save space, retain speed, and secure files.
  • Supported: Centralized file management for files on a computer, network, or cloud service with tools that remove and prevent clutter and speed up time consuming tasks.
  • Supported: Opens any format and shares anywhere: Compatible with all major formats to open, view, zip, or share, Share large files anywhere by email, cloud services, social media, and instant messaging, with shareable links to cloud files.

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WinZip Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

Frequently Asked Questions

WinZip is a utility for file management, compression, encryption, and backup. With banking-level security, it keeps files safe while optimizing storage space both locally and in the cloud. It also offers robust sharing options, automated backups, and PDF and image management capabilities to fuel workflows beyond compression.

WinZip starts at $25.95.

7-Zip, WinRAR, and PeaZip are common alternatives for WinZip.

The most common users of WinZip are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize WinZip to handle the compression and extraction from a wide variety of compressed file formats (rar, tar, tgz, zip, etc.). The ability to utilize a central platform to handle all of the different extension types and formats has made it much easier on us when it comes to accepting compressed file/folder formats. Plus the ability to navigate said files prior to unzipping has been extremely helpful. We also, occassionally, utilize the image tool for certain use cases.
  • Handles a full gamut of compressed file formats
  • Easily allows users to navigate file prior to unzipping
  • Provides detailed debug information when zip files are corrupted
  • Provides detailed information on any paths that exceed the 255 character max in Windows environments
  • Occasionally slow to start, but once loaded no issue
  • Periodic updates can remove the license/entitlement and force end user to contact support for a new activation card
  • Add ability to annotate PDF's without utilizing Adobe or another software
Well suited for corporations that receive a variety of compressed file/folder formats or large amounts of data that are compressed for ease of transmission. Not very useful where users typically receive just zip files and can unzip utilizing the Windows native tool (unnecessary expense). In general, if you spend more than an hour every few weeks dealing with compressed files, then WinZip will fit your use case.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WinZip is used for transferring log files for server issues to the vendor and project files for research projects to collaborators. It is also great for backing up files and folders for individuals or projects to keep disk size to a reasonable size.
  • It takes extremely large files and makes them small enough to send via email.
  • The encryption allows the projects to send PHI data and stay in HIPPA compliance.
  • It is easy to use so no training is required for users.
  • When the dashboard comes up, it is not always intuitive as to the location of where files are going when unzipping; you have to click on the file to have the dialog come up.
  • Password-protection usage is complex.
  • Fewer icons as the number of them can be confusing.
Great for sending large log files to vendors or multiple log files. Encryption is great for securing files that have PHI or PII information. if you want to encrypt files, password-protect archives, use different compression algorithms or work with other popular compressed formats, like .RAR or 7-Zip, WinZip is definitely for you. Also, it is a great backup solution for individuals or projects to keep used space to a reasonable size and protected by encryption and/or passwords. I would not use it for large backups. You are better off with backup software meant for that usage in that case.
March 19, 2024

Love WinZip

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WinZip in our corporate environment to help compress and encrypt large files for easier deployment and transfer. WinZip makes SW deployment much easier for our team to manage. This helps drastically in our Device Break/Fix processes where users need to be addressed quickly and efficiently, to be back up and running as soon as possible.
  • Compress files
  • Encrypt files
  • Cut down on the storage needed to send/share files
  • The new interface can be a little overwhelming at first if you are used to the old.
  • Too many choices in ancillary programs of WinZip
Works great for sending files back and forth through email. Also works great with SW distribution/deployment.
March 11, 2024

WinZip for the Win

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WinZip is an asset to our Web Designer. It has allowed us to unzip massive files containing photos from events. WinZip has also been handy for packing files for distribution. Packing a zip file onto a flash drive makes it more accessible without running out of space or using multiple flash drives to transport files.
  • Unpack a bunch of photos
  • Group PDF's into one file
  • Transport one file instead of a bunch via email
  • The new interface can be a little overwhelming if you are use to the old interface.
I think WinZip is better than any other file-zipping product. You have a lot of options as to how you want to zip files
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Since we send and receive large attachments during the business day, it is important to zip and unzip files quickly. WinZip allows us to do just that. Encrypting files being sent and received is also important due to the environment in which we operate. WinZip is trusted to do just that.
  • Encrypt
  • Compression
  • Prevent Data Loss
  • Run faster
  • Increased compression
To securely share large files via multiple methods such as FTP, Email, and Cloud Sharing, WinZip is the preferred tool.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Winzip is used to zip files to reduce the size of data in transactions and also to unzip data received from other users. It helps to reduce overall data size to reduce network bandwidth usage. It also provides an extra layer of security by allowing users to set passwords for zipped content. Big-size Excel and Word files are compressed at a good level to share easily across any platform with security.
  • Compress data to reduce size.
  • Support multiple compression file extension.
  • Provide extra security by adding password to file.
  • Decompress or unzip variety of compressed file extension.
  • Plugin within multiple files creating application for ease of use.
  • Basic compress/ decompress features are working well no change.
January 12, 2024

Works in a Zip!

Gil Parrish | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WinZip is the standard in my book for condensing and uncompressing large files. We use WinZip almos daily to compress large files before sending to clients and colleagues. Because WinZip is an industray standard, most all clients are familiar with the software and already have it installed.
  • Compresses files quickly and efficiently
  • Handles almost all types of files genres.
  • Transmits easily
  • Too many choices in ancillary programs of WinZip
WinZip is best suited for the compression of files for transmission via email and web downloads. "Zip" files are an industry standard.
Richard Reilly   - Fluid | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WinZip on a daily basis to compress graphics files for easier distribution amongst colleagues and clients, as well as archiving jobs. Having the ability to compress entire job files in one place for archiving has allowed us to save on our server and cloud space. It also removes all the clutter files can typically contain when working with graphics. We use compression with every job, and WinZip has served us well over the years.
  • Performing backups and cleanups of your files and directories.
  • integration with the Windows context menu.
  • Customization of Explorer integration.
  • Context menu or interface options.
  • Extra bundled features are not needed.
  • Too Many Notifications.
  • Subscription only.
  • POP up ads not warranted or needed.
Sending multiple mock-up images for client approvals via email. WinZip allows for higher resolution files as the file compression is great. I can keep files that normally are too big to email at a higher resolution. Compressing them into a .zip file and attached to an email is as simple as that. Email integration makes this task easy and effortless.
November 29, 2023

WinZip is here to stay

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WinZip to zip and unzip large files. It has helped us immensely with transferring large documents via email and/or adding the files to a flash drive. We use WinZip on a daily basis.
  • Packaging multiple files into one large file
  • Unzipping files that are sent to use from vendors
  • Reduce the size of multiple files.
We had a bunch of files that needed to be sent to a vendor for uploading to a website. WinZip allowed us to zip all the files needed to send to the vendor.
November 28, 2023

WinZip = Great Value

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WinZip is our long-time go to tool to handle compressed files that we receive on a regular basis. We also, to a lesser degree, somtimes use it to compress files before sharing with other organizations.
  • it just works
  • easy user interface
  • supports multiple file formats
We use WinZip across multiple platforms due to its support for Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS. It is easy to use, inexpensive and is good at what it does.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize WinZip to compress documents and provide password protection when emailing files to clients. Often, we have to send large files that house confidential information, and they are larger than 25 megs, so most email providers won't allow these files to be sent. With WinZip, those files can be encrypted and compressed, thereby safely securing the files and reducing their overall file size.
  • Compression
  • Encryption
  • Cost-effective retention.
  • Winzip used to be free.
  • There are extra fees for each additional package.
  • Only the Pro version has access to Corel PDF Fusion.
The standard suite will work for most users, but you have to upgrade to the pro suite or the unlimited suite in order to get the cloud sharing for multiple accounts. So, if you are looking at just sending documents from one user to another user, the standard version will work, but if you are trying to use it as a calibration software, you will need to upgrade all users to the more expensive version to unlock those features.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use WinZip to compress files that I send to clients. Generally they are mostly PPts and Video files and limited bandwidth and file size restrictions prompts me to zip them first. It also reduces cost as data used is less. I also use it to unzip files I am sent by customers and suppliers
  • High compression ratio
  • Security
  • Cost effective
  • Added security level
  • Pricing options for subscription levels
  • Branding and comms
  1. Suites to compressing large files in a secure manner. Great tool when you have many employees and need to store files in a central location and monitor usage

Less appropriate when it's a small organisation with less than 10 employees. Won't be cost effective
Michael Schmidlen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I've used WinZip for over a decade as our default file compression solution (Zip/Un-Zip).

It helps us to save both time and money and is one of a small handful of applications that we regularly update when new versions come out.
  • Consolidate multiple documents to send via e-mail, or other file sharing methods
  • Quickly Unzip files sent or downloaded
  • Integrates with Microsoft Office quite nicely
  • Nothing comes to mind, I've not seen any glaring omissions from current product
WinZip has proven itself to be a consistent small business/home-business "must have" solution for compression, encryption and Zip/Un-Zip files functionality.
September 03, 2020

WinZip? No thanks.

Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
WinZip is only installed on a couple of computers in our organization due to the nature of WinZip being pretty much a household name at this point. People see zip folders and don't know what it is so SEO on Google tells them WinZip. It's not being used by any special departments or teams, only a few older users who do not know about open source applications like 7z.
  • Zips files
  • Unzips files
  • Encrypts archives
  • Costs too much
  • No new features
  • Windows OS can handle all this for free.
If I could give WinZip a 0, I would. There is no business-case reason to purchase Winzip other than having a support channel to deal with when you can't open a zip file (which they will say the file is probably corrupted and to try to re-download it or obtain it from another source).
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is somewhat being used across the whole organization, along with the departmental/individual basis. It is more so readily available across the whole organization for end-users to choose to install/use on their individual machines.

It addresses the business problem of finding a ZIP/compression solution that works seamlessly across various operating systems, without having to install additional software to use the files that were created by the ZIP program.
  • As was previously mentioned one of the greatest strengths of the program is the versatility of using across multiple platforms or being able to open the corresponding zip files on multiple platforms without having to install additional software.
  • Another strength it has in the the graphical user interface (GUI). It is, and always has been, one of the better ones in the industry, as compared to other compression software.
  • One area of improvement is with regards to pricing and the mass market. Since there is no free options for the software (as compared to some other compression programs), this may be a disadvantage to many organizations that are looking for a low/no-cost solution.
  • Another area of improvement can be to its ability to create the smallest file sizes, as compared to what some other compression programs can do. It is not the top contender in this case, but improvements can be made in the future.
It is well suited to environments that are using multiple platforms, or operating systems. The compatibility of Winzip with various OS's is really good. It is also well suited for organizations that are looking for something that is easy to use from an end-user perspective and doesn't really require training to use.

It is less suited for organizations that need/want a low/no-cost compression solution. This would not be Winzip, as they don't offer any "free" options, only paid one. It is also less suited for environments that need to have a solution that will create the smallest size compression file(s) possible. There are some other competitors on the market that is a bit better than Winzip at doing this.
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