Un Zip 1.0.0.26

Easily pack and unpack compressed files on your Windows Phone handset with a neat tool
Most Windows Phone users are surely aware that 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 to look inside archives stored onto the local storage or on an attached SD card.

Nonetheless, there are some tools that can alleviate some of the main issues, especially those related to the extraction of packed files and the creation of archives. Un Zip is one of these applications and it comes with extensive support for a wide range of archive types.

Intuitive front-end, made for effortless use

Judging by the looks of this app, the focus is set more on functionality, but the visual appeal is not completely left out. The layout is designed to offer optimal visibility and ease of use, so navigating through the various sections of the application is fairly fluent.

The commands and features can be accessed easily thanks to an efficiently organized layout, while the navigation through the various sections is as smooth as it can be.

Unzip archives from local folders, SD card or OneDrive

Un 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.

The app is able to handle some of the most common formats for compressed files like ZIP, TAR, RAR, 7z and GZ, but there are some more o the list of supported types.

Extracting the compressed files is a straightforward task, as you only have to choose the output location where to store the uncompressed data.

Compress files and create password protected archives

With the help of this utility you will be able to pack individual items or entire directories so as to obtain a smaller physical size overall and in this way make the files better suited for sharing as attachments or simply easier to transfer directly.

The utility also shows a summary of the process it carries out, whether it is a packing or an unpacking task, so you will see the source and destination file or folder names, as well as the number of items that were zipped or unzipped.

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softpedia rating

4.5/5

user rating

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • extended support for many archive formats
  • create password protected archives
  • OneDrive and SD card support
  • smooth looks

misses

  • a bit high on the power usage
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
 

The application comes with a nice look, with a decent design and a very practical layout, so it scores very well from the visual perspective.

Function10
 

This utility works well and without delays for both unpacking and packing, it supports a lot of formats and password protected archives.

Security10
 

Perfectly safe to have installed and use, Un Zip stays well off any of the sensitive areas of the system.

Battery7
 

The power consumption is a bit above average, especially when handling files from the online storage, which keeps the battery usage at moderate to high levels.

Price9
 

The trial version is fully functional and allows users to try out all the features and the very good abilities of the tool might be very well worth the price.

Compatibility8
 

The target users for this application are the users of Windows Phone 8.1 handsets, as it needs at least this version of the OS to run.

Editor's Review
EXCELLENT
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on May 2nd, 05:19 GMT.
Specifications
price:
1.99
current version:
1.0.0.26
reviewed version:
1.0.0.24
developer:
UNETA
category:
FILE
os version req.:
8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
Yes. unlock full version
hits:
536

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