WinZip is a most commonly used famous archive software which is $29.99 normally. The WinZip for the Windows 8 is available on the Windows Store and it is absolutely free of cost.
Features
Open and save .zip and .zipx files
Secure confidential files from prying eyes, whether they are sent by email, shared online or stored on your system, with WinZip’s military-grade encryption
Easily send large files by email by zipping your attachments first or by using the integrated ZipSend file delivery service
Securely share any type of file and rich content on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using seamless integration with ZipShare
Use the Windows 8 ‘Share’ charm to deliver zipped files to your contacts through email, social media or other apps
Experience super easy-to-use Windows 8-style interface with touch-friendly features
Securely send files to mobile devices with WinZip’s password protection
Compress large files, entire folders or archives for faster transfer and to save space on your system
If you used the WinZip on the previous versions of Windows, this is a native application and have a totally different User Interface
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