FAQs
WinZip Suite is a subscription service that offers you access to WinZip's Compression products. You pay a single annual fee and get access to all our paid products, latest updates and upgrades, dedicated support options, and much more.
How many computers can I install WinZip on? ›
PRIVATE AND BUSINESS USERS OF WINZIP, WINZIP COURIER, WINZIP SELF EXTRACTOR OR WINZIP MAC EDITION THAT HAVE MULTIPLE COMPUTING DEVICES (E.G., STAND-ALONE COMPUTER, LAP-TOP, TABLET AND MINI/PORTABLE PC), MAY DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON UP TO THREE (3) SYSTEMS PER ADDRESS, HOWEVER THE SOFTWARE CAN ONLY BE USED ...
What is the difference between WinZip and ZIP files? ›
WinZip can compress files in ZIP and, unlike WinRAR or 7-Zip, it can also compress in IHA/IHZ or UUencoded if you run WinZip 12 and higher. WinZip can decompress ZIP, TAR, GZIP, Compress, CAB, RAR, BZ2, IHA/IZH, 7Z, IMG, ISO, XZ, VHD, and VMDK.
What is included in a WinZip Pro suite? ›
WinZip Pro Suite lets you share files from your computer or the cloud, recovers space on your computer, and more. Keep your files under control with 50GB of extra storage, file cleaners, backup technology, and more.
Why do people still use WinZip? ›
With WinZip, you can effortlessly compress large files and folders and save valuable storage space on your PC and other devices. More than that, you can compress videos from family holidays or special events and share them, saving upload and download times.
Do I have to use WinZip to open ZIP files? ›
How to Open Files Without Winzip. On Windows, right-click on the ZIP file you want to open. This will display a menu to the right of your cursor. Once you're on this menu, click “Extract All,” then “Browse.”
What are the limitations of WinZip? ›
You should read on in this article, but the upper limits for Zip files created by the current version of WinZip are:
- File size - being added: 16 exabytes.
- Final Zip file size: 16 exabytes.
- Number of files and folders being added: over 4 billion.
- File name length: 250 characters (see Windows limitation)
Can I transfer WinZip to another computer? ›
To transfer WinZip Suite to a new computer, the steps are pretty straightforward: Uninstall WinZip from the old computer. Download WinZip Suite installer by logging in to Suite Portal. Install WinZip Suite on the other computer.
Will uninstalling WinZip delete files? ›
The "Uninstall WinZip" procedure performs the following steps: Verifies that it is safe to uninstall. Deletes files in the WinZip folder if they were installed by this version of WinZip. Removes any WinZip icons, WinZip desktop shortcut, WinZip Start menu entries, and WinZip Quick Pick.
Do I really need WinZip? ›
short answer: you do not need to purchase WinZip or any other utility. Any computer running an operating system later than Windows 7 has built-in capabilities to open ZIP files.
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What is the best alternative to WinZip? ›
Top 8 File Compression apps that are similar to WinZip for Windows
- WinRAR (64-bit) Trial version. ...
- WinRAR (32-bit) Trial version. ...
- 7-Zip. Free. ...
- 7-Zip (64-bit) Free. ...
- HashCalc. Free. ...
- Free RAR Extractor. Free. ...
- Free RAR Extract Frog. Free. ...
- DMG Extractor. Trial version.
How much does WinZip Suite cost? ›
WinZip Suite: The best productivity tools in one package
| MOST POPULAR | BEST VALUE |
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| Pro Suite $54.95 (incl. VAT) Upgrade | Ultimate Suite $345.00 (incl. VAT) Upgrade |
WinZip Easily zip, protect and share files. | PRO | PRO |
WinZip Mac Easily zip, protect and share files on your Mac. | PRO | PRO |
WinZip Courier Seamlessly share large files. | | |
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Is WinZip automatically installed? ›
Winzip is not part of Windows 10, it must have been installed alongside some application you installed.
How much is WinZip one time fee? ›
WinZip Pricing Overview
WinZip has 4 pricing edition(s), from $34.95 to $89.95. A free trial of WinZip is also available.
Which version of WinZip is free? ›
The evaluation version gives you the opportunity to try WinZip before you buy it to check if it works for your needs. Anyone may download the evaluation version of WinZip from the WinZip website. If you would like to continue using WinZip beyond the evaluation period, you must purchase a WinZip license.
Do I need WinZip System Utilities Suite? ›
Top reasons to get WinZip System Utilities Suite. Includes 20+ tools to improve system performance. With disk cleaners, registry optimizers, security and privacy tools, maintenance tools and much more, WinZip System Utilities Suite can restore your system to peak performance in a flash. Get rid of the junk.
How much is WinZip suite? ›
WinZip Suite: The best productivity tools in one package
| MOST POPULAR | BEST VALUE |
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| Pro Suite $54.95 (incl. VAT) Upgrade | Ultimate Suite $345.00 (incl. VAT) Upgrade |
WinZip Easily zip, protect and share files. | PRO | PRO |
WinZip Mac Easily zip, protect and share files on your Mac. | PRO | PRO |
WinZip Courier Seamlessly share large files. | | |
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Is WinZip free forever? ›
If you want to use WinZip to unzip files, you can download a free trial of the software. This will give you access to all of the features of WinZip for 21 days, including unzipping files. However, once the trial period is over, you will need to purchase a license to continue using WinZip.