Audience
Anyone searching for a solution to create and manage archive files and encrypt data
About 8 Zip
8 Zip is a powerful file archiver for Windows 10. Create an archive file (ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ) Open archives (RAR, ZIP, 7z, ZipX, ISO, BZIP2, GZIP, TAR, ARJ, CAB...) Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats. Multi-volume archives extraction support. Extract files form the archive. Add and delete files from archive. Open files in archives and search charm. 8 Zip is supported by Finebits OÜ on the following editions of Windows 10, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Mobile, and Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise. Run the application, click on the "create archive" button, chose the location of an archive, and add files or folders to the archive. The powerful 8 Zip compressor has extended its set of capabilities with new Continuum, Cortana, and Windows Hello technologies. Now one app, one license, one consistent design and functionality for all device types.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
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Free Version available.
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Finebits
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www.finebits.com/zip.html
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Windows
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