What is WinZip?

Answer by  qbus (306)

WinZip is a program that can reduce the size of files by adding them into a "Winzip-Archive" but Windows XP and newer can open these files itself

Answer by  skdo (113)

WinZip is a program to work with "zip" files, which can be thought of compressed folders. Zip files are useful, as they can be used to contain files together, and reduce the storage space they use. If you have Windows XP, Vista, or 7, you do not necessarily need WinZip to use zip files, but it is a nice program.

Answer by  vsecret012 (40)

WinZip is a software you use to open files that are in .zip format (usually used to reduce the size of the file inside, or to put multiple folders in one making it easier to send).

Answer by  pbako (96)

A third party utility to create zip files, or open existing zip files. A zip file contains compressed file(s). XP has a built-in zip capability, so to you do not need WinZip to open up zip files.

Answer by  amyturk (199)

WinZip is a software program that compresses files to make them smaller and more portable for e-mailing or transporting on portable media. A file compressed by WinZip needs to be decompressed by WinZip to restore it to its original format. WinZip can be downloaded for free, and used for 30 days as a trial version.

Answer by  gigo (1706)

WinZip is a file compressing tool. It makes a file smaller than it is in reality to send it for example over the internet faster.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Winzip is an archive compression tool. It is used to zip and unzip compressed files such as downloads. However I believe it has a trial version that makes you wait before unzipping anything. I like 7zip because it does just as much but is completely free.

Answer by  cubbykatz (293)

Yes, you do need WinZip to open zip files. You can download the free evaluation version from their website at . WinZip is a program that uses special algorithms to archive files together in order to reduce the overall file size. This comes in very handy for posting files to the internet to reduce both the upload and download time.

Answer by  Robert90 (155)

You need to use WinZip to open or extract files with ".zip" extention. It is a very good and simple software.