#1 most frequent
United States of America
69.8%88 installations of 126
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 management capabilities to fuel workflows beyond compression.
Categories & Use Cases
Media
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Who Buys & Uses WinZip
#2 most frequent
Canada
5.6%7 installations of 126
#3 most frequent
Germany
4.0%5 installations of 126
WinZip is Awesome
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
WinZip is necessary for safely sharing and compressing data around our company. It makes files smaller for quicker transfers and easy storage. A layer of data safety is added by the encryption feature, particularly for sensitive documents. It is dependable, easy to use, and facilitates smooth interaction with email and cloud services.
Pros
- File Compression
- Compatibility
- Ease of use
Cons
- splitting compressed files
- fixing damaged zipped files
Return on Investment
- Efficiency
- Helped close deals
- Helped in reporting as we use excel heavily so we were able to compress files
Usability
Alternatives Considered
WinRAR
Other Software Used
Slack, Tableau Cloud, Genesys
WinZip Review
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
Return on Investment
- Save time
- Easy upload
Improve encryption with WinZip
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
Return on Investment
- Reduced costs
- Improve encryption
- Microsoft OS conflicts
Alternatives Considered
3Com Firewall (Discontinued)
Other Software Used
Microsoft 365, Oracle PeopleSoft ERP, Wolters Kluwer TeamMate
In WinZip we trust.
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?
Return on Investment
- One touch clicks to Zip files.
- One touch clicks to encrypt.
- Can we work on browser integration.
Alternatives Considered
WinRAR and 7-Zip
Other Software Used
Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Visual Studio
WinZip easy and effective way to compress and encrypt files.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
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.
Pros
- Compression
- Encryption
- Cost-effective retention.
Cons
- Winzip used to be free.
- There are extra fees for each additional package.
- Only the Pro version has access to Corel PDF Fusion.
Most Important Features
- File compression.
- Encryption
- Emailing files.
- Collaboration
Return on Investment
- With the standard suite, there is minimal upfront cost.
- Premium features require a subscription.
Other Software Used
Clio, SignNow, LawPay
