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Zip and unzip large files on your mobile device 

Zip and unzip large files on your mobile device 

Vote: (56 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: WinZip

Version: 4.2.1

Works under: Android

Also available for Windows Mac

Vote:

Program license

(56 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

WinZip

4.2.1

Works under:

Also available for

Android

Windows Mac

Pros

  • Free to use with basic compression algorithms
  • Fast and intuitive user interface
  • From the team that made the original WinZip

Cons

  • Requires in-app purchases for some compression formats
  • Does not support editing compressed files or saving them

WinZip is a free Android utility to open compressed files and view their contents right on your mobile device.

If you've been a PC user for a long time, chances are that you recognize the iconic WinZip brand. This has long been a staple of the compression industry, and for the first time, users can harness the power of the utility right on their Android devices.

It works just like the PC version, with some minor caveats. Users can open files they've downloaded in almost any format WinZip supports. It's worth nothing that WinZip requires users to make in-app purchases for a few more obscure formats, such as ZipX. However, the vast majority of traditional compression algorithms are free to open and view. The app is very intuitive and has remnants of the desktop version, making it easier for users of that version to pick up this one.

Unfortunately, the app does not have a feature to create or save zip files. It's solely intended for viewing files you have downloaded. Additionally, it has a file viewer that supports most popular file formats. This allows the user to view almost any file right in WinZip (unless they're not supported by your Android device to begin with).

All-in-all, WinZip for Android is a quality app. It's made by a team that has been in the compression industry for a long time, and the skillful UI and fast operations prove that. This app is not intended for people who wish to create zip files or edit existing ones. While there are some apps that accomplish this, these features are mostly left to desktop applications, anyhow. The required in-app purchases for some formats may make this "freemium" app not worth it to some, but if you're a user who just needs it for traditional formats, then there's no reason not to try out WinZip for Android today.

Pros

  • Free to use with basic compression algorithms
  • Fast and intuitive user interface
  • From the team that made the original WinZip

Cons

  • Requires in-app purchases for some compression formats
  • Does not support editing compressed files or saving them

Compress all of the files on your computer before sending them to your phone.

Create files and edit the ones that you already have before sharing them online or sending the information to your contacts via email. The app supports numerous formats to make viewing and storing files easier and faster.