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# WinZip

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> WinZip is a file management and encryption solution that allows users to organize, protect and manage files, whether they are stored locally or in the cloud. 

One of the key features of WinZip is its ability to extract various file formats including Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, VHD, XZ, and POSIX TAR. Additionally, WinZip provides encryption options to safeguard files, allowing users to encrypt them during compression. Users can also create read-only PDFs or add watermarks to prevent unauthorized copying.

With WinZip, users can search, open, edit, move, and share files across computer, network, or cloud services. Whether it's through email, cloud services, social media, or instant messaging, WinZip enables sharing of large files.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 53 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 53 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Corel
- **Location**: Austin, US
- **Founded**: 1989

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Corel directly for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus and 229 more

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Compliance Management
- Data Security
- File Encryption

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Chat

## Category

- [Encryption Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4659/encryption/software)

## Alternatives

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3. [Passbolt](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/450980/passbolt) — 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
4. [Cypherdog Encryption](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/368999/cypherdog-e-mail-encryption) — 4.8/5 (103 reviews)
5. [Mailock](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/269647/mailock) — 4.7/5 (63 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Zip with WinZIP" — 5.0/5

> **VK** | *22 November 2024* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: It will complete your work in fraction of minutes, user friendly.
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> **Cons**: Absolutely No. Nothing to mention least about this product
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> Good.   You can use it free of cost.  User friendly and get good customer support

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### "Basic software for file compression" — 4.0/5

> **Marcos Alberto** | *8 December 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: It does its job quite well, is very easy to use and supports most of the available file compression formats, integrates very well with the operating system and offers encryption options to protect your files.
> 
> **Cons**: It has a somewhat outdated interface that has not changed much over the years, and there have been no major updates to improve the software, so it can be understood as a basic software without much development.
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> It is a basic software that every computer should have since its capabilities are necessary when handling files, either to compress or pack them, although Windows handles a function similar to this program, without a doubt this one is much better.

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### "Easy to use, easy to get and install and free." — 3.0/5

> **Juan** | *8 April 2022* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10
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> **Pros**: Easy to use, easy to obtain and install and free, it does its job correctly. compress and decompress the files you need. Simplifies file sharing. It is designed for the Windows operating system.
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> **Cons**: The biggest disadvantage of this software is the security of the files and the computer where it is installed. It has several known vulnerabilities that can be exploited for attacks.

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### "Great for sending large files" — 4.0/5

> **Emmeline** | *6 April 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Brilliant software for downloading and opening compressed large files
> 
> **Cons**: No cons, nothing to complain about, great software.
> 
> Excellent for sending large files and compressing them to a more manageable size, very convenient.

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### "WinZip review" — 5.0/5

> **Prabhakar** | *6 October 2022* | Computer Hardware | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: It is very usefull for company and indipendent users
> 
> **Cons**: Extracting method is exitment  
It's working any interpretation it's never disturbed operating systems
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> It's wonderful software for everyone

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