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19 Reviews

In WinZip we trust.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

October 1, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use WinZip to do the obvious to unzip files. Create and zip files. We also use this tool to zip and encrypt files, and compress large amounts of files because we can't email because we deal with large amounts of tax and real estate documents. I would love to see WinZip integrate easily into Microsoft Office. I know this is difficult as MS Office is always getting updated.

Pros

Zip large amounts of files.
Encrypting files
How easily it works with multiple platforms.

Cons

WinZip and MS Office integration
Would like to see integration into web browsers.
Can you intergrade virus protection?

Likelihood to Recommend

I've tried several other zipping products and always come back to WinZip.
1. Ease of use
2. Multi software compatibility

Verified User

Director in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

WinZip Review

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

October 1, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use WinZip To zip and unzip contents. The newer winzip version is difficult to use. New features are added but the product is no longer user friendly as it used to be (v24 and below)

Pros

zipping
unzipping

Cons

Make it user friendly
Do not often change user interface

Likelihood to Recommend

Good product for the purpose of zipping and unzipping. Upload make easy as we upload one file instead of individually files

Rauf Siddiqi

Director Of IT at Lexington Realty Trust (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

Improve encryption with WinZip

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

October 1, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use WinZip for Data compression for very large files required between audit business units. The files are carrying substantiative information to assist with finalising the prescribed government audit processes.

Pros

Data compression
Secure encrypted data files
Masked information
Reduced pictures in audit reports

Cons

Shortcut to message shares
Local cloud based access
Auto delete compressed files

Likelihood to Recommend

Multi factor verification

Werner du Plessis

Procurement Specialist in Finance and Accounting at Auditor-General of South Africa "AGSA" (1001-5000 employees)

Vetted Review

30 years of experience

Full feature archiving & extraction tool

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

March 26, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

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

Cons

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

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Professional Services (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

WinZip: Easy to Use, Great for Sending Log Files, Encrypting PHI, and Small Backups or Archives

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

March 19, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

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.

Cons

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.

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

Verified User

Professional in Information Technology (201-500 employees)

Vetted Review

27 years of experience

Love WinZip

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

March 19, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

Compress files
Encrypt files
Cut down on the storage needed to send/share files

Cons

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

Likelihood to Recommend

Works great for sending files back and forth through email. Also works great with SW distribution/deployment.

Verified User

Employee in Information Technology (5001-10,000 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

WinZip for the Win

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

March 11, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

Unpack a bunch of photos
Group PDF's into one file
Transport one file instead of a bunch via email

Cons

The new interface can be a little overwhelming if you are use to the old interface.

Likelihood to Recommend

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

Verified User

Director in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

25 years of experience

Fast, Secure File Sharing with WinZip.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

March 9, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

Encrypt
Compression
Prevent Data Loss

Cons

Run faster
Increased compression

Likelihood to Recommend

To securely share large files via multiple methods such as FTP, Email, and Cloud Sharing, WinZip is the preferred tool.

Suren Fonseka

IT Manager in Information Technology at Petitpren Inc. (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

20 years of experience

WinZip A Good product available in Market.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

March 9, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

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.

Cons

Plugin within multiple files creating application for ease of use.
Basic compress/ decompress features are working well no change.

Likelihood to Recommend

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

Works in a Zip!

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

January 12, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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.

Pros

Compresses files quickly and efficiently
Handles almost all types of files genres.
Transmits easily

Cons

Too many choices in ancillary programs of WinZip

Likelihood to Recommend

WinZip is best suited for the compression of files for transmission via email and web downloads. "Zip" files are an industry standard.

Gil Parrish

Founder & CEO in Corporate at Parrish, Brumfield & Associates (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

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