WinZip Free Trial: Zip, Unzip and Share Files on Your PC

WinZip popularized the ZIP format on Windows, and it still sells itself as an all-in-one file tool. If you only need to open the occasional ZIP, built-in features or a free archiver are enough. WinZip makes sense when you want its extra tools in one window.

What you get

• Zip and unzip: Compress to ZIP and extract from many common formats.
• Encryption: Protect archives with AES encryption and a password.
• Cloud and sharing tools: Connect to online storage services and share a zipped file from inside the program.
• Format conversion and file tools: Convert some file types, reduce the size of photos and manage files in the built-in manager.
• Office-style interface: Ribbon-style layout with a Quick Access area for frequent actions.

Trial and cost

WinZip is paid software. Corel offers a free trial so you can test it, and different editions sit at different price points; the official site shows what each includes. Because licensing and bundles change, check the current terms on the product page instead of relying on an older listing.

How to download it

1. Use the Download button to reach the official WinZip page on winzip.com.
2. Choose the Windows or Mac version and download the installer.
3. Run it and follow the setup. If you do not buy a license when the trial ends, you can simply uninstall it.

Do not download WinZip from third-party mirrors; a license key is delivered through Corel’s own store, and unofficial copies are a common route for unwanted software.

If you prefer a free option, 7-Zip and PeaZip cover most archive tasks without a license.