WinZip was released in Windows Store 3 months back at a steep price of $7.99. If you were planning to buy this app at some point, download it now. Because, WinZip can be downloaded from Windows Store for free.
App 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 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
Download it here from Windows Store.
Update:
As per WinZip spokesperson, the WinZip app for Windows 8 is not available for free after all. The app is free for 15 days, after which you have to pay a $7.99 a year subscription fee for the app. They are updating their app description in the Windows Store now.
Thanks to Sagar for the heads up.
