8 Zip 1.1.0.23

A complete archive management solution for creating and opening various types of compressed packages
As most Windows Phone users are surely aware, the mobile OS has a special way of handling archives and it is not the easiest job of all to open compressed files received as attachments via email or look inside archives stored onto the local storage or on an attached SD card.

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.

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softpedia rating

4.5/5

user rating

UNRATED
0.0/5
 

0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • can handle numerous compressed file formats
  • users can create archives locally or onto the attached SD card
  • supports adding or removing files from archives
  • extracts multi-volume archives
  • users can protect with a password the files in newly created packages

misses

  • displays some prompts to rate the app and a banner in the lower side of the screen
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.

Editor's Review
EXCELLENT

A great tool for handling archives on Windows Phone

Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on May 19th, 11:07 GMT.
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

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