8 Zip 1.1.0.23
To help users cope with the limitations of the operating system, some specialized applications have been developed and one of them goes by the name of 8 Zip.
Tidy and professional look, with lots of practical sense
This utility offers a clean layout, with some carefully designed graphics that make it nice to look at and comfortable to use. There are several themes for customizing the general appearance and the modifications are applied instantly, without requiring a restart like is the case with many apps.
Going through the various sections of the app is seamless and the contents of the archives is displayed virtually with no lags, except for the packages stored online, where you will notice a delay caused by the fact that the files have to be downloaded first before being put on display.
Preview the packaged files and extract them on the fly
8 Zip offers to create or open an archive as soon as you start it and browsing to the compressed file you want to look into and unpack some items is pretty simple. The application is able to work with archives you keep in your OneDrive account or locally on the phone or on the SD card.
As soon as you select a package in one of the numerous supported formats, the contents will be displayed in a few split seconds. The utility can handle common archive formats like ZIP or RAR, as well as some that are more seldom encountered, like TAR, 7z, GZIP, ARJ or BZIP2, to name a few of them.
Add some files and create a new archive in moments
One of the most coveted features of this app is the ability to compress files in ZIP, 7Z, Gzip, BZip2, TAR and xz format archives. When generating a new package you can choose the name and output format, while from the "Preferences" area you will be able to choose the desired compression level and method.
Protecting the files you add with a password is also possible from the same module of the app's settings section.
Add to watchlist:
ArchiveHits & Misses
hits
|
misses
|
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The application comes with a really nice look, with a neat design and a very practical layout. The occasional prompts to rate the app and the banner that displays the trial expiration countdown and the buy link take away some of the good feel of the app. |
Function10
The feature set brought by this tool is excellent, as it allows users to open and edit pretty much any type of archive and also create new ones on the spot. |
Security10
8 Zip doesn't require any kind of permissions, as it leaves all the sensitive system areas untouched. |
Battery8
The utility has a moderate power consumption overall, with some peaks when large online archives are handled. |
Price9
The 10 days trial is more than sufficient for anyone to decide whether to keep the app beyond that period and the excellent abilities of the tool might be very well worth the price. |
Compatibility7
Only those with handsets powered by Windows Phone 8.1 will be able to enjoy this app onto their mobile devices. |
A great tool for handling archives on Windows Phone
Specifications
- price:
- 3.99
- current version:
- 1.1.0.23
- reviewed version:
- 1.1.0.14
- developer:
- Finebits OÜ
- category:
- FILE
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock trial
- hits:
- 2497