WinZip is a powerful and reliable tool for compressing and archiving files, available across various platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. It offers a host of features such as the ability to run multiple compression tasks simultaneously, create ZIPX or ZIP files, extract from common formats like RAR and TAR, facilitate 256-bit AES encryption, burn files directly to CDs or DVDs, and convert Word files to PDFs or vice versa before compression. Another key feature is ZipSend, which allows users to send emails with large attachments by zipping and transferring them. WinZip also allows users to produce self-extracting ZIP files that don’t require any third-party application for unpacking and offers integration with Microsoft Windows and a separate plug-in for Microsoft Outlook.
➕ Intuitive user interface.
➕ Fast and efficient compression.
➕ Can create self-extracting ZIPs.
➕ Features like ZipSend and integrated PDF converter.
➖ Adware and Difficulty in Cancellation: Users complained about adware and found it nearly impossible to cancel their subscription. One user mentioned getting pop-up ads even when not using the software and found the only method advised for cancellation was using a broken link on the invoice.
➖ Poor Customer Support: Several users mentioned the lack of reliable customer support. One user mentioned that the customer service answered a couple of times, but no solution was found, and eventually, they started ignoring the requests.
➖ Software Issues: Users experienced various software issues, including freezing and misbehaving of PC after installation, constant requests for payment despite having a subscription, and conversion of files to a proprietary format that requires a pro version of the product to view.
