WinZip 17

WinZip has the best interface, most features—including cloud and social network integration—and the fastest performance of any file archiving utility.

WinZip 17 - Install

The installer dialog tells you file types handles. The program installs in a jiffy.

WinZip 17 - Ribbon

The utility now sports a ribbon interface a la Office and Windows 8.

WinZip 17 - Backstage Menu

Just like a Microsoft Office app, WinZip now sports this "Backstage" menu for basic file functions.

WinZip 17 - ZipShare

ZipShare is WinZIp's own online storage used for sending ZIP files to email or social networks.

WinZip 17 - Share

The Share tab lets you send zipped file archives to email, social networks, and online storage. Note the check boxes for sending to multiple social nets.

WinZip 17 - SkyDrive Login

You can now create ZIP files from files stored on your cloud storage--SkyDrive, GDrive, or Dropbox.

WinZip 17 - Explorer Menu

WinZip 17 still adds a right-click context menu to Windows Explorer, but using the built-in zipper is simpler, if slower.

WinZip 17 - Backup

WinZip 17 can create a backup from your documents folders and libraries.