WinZip Adds AirDrop and Dropbox File Sharing Support in Latest iPad App Update

WinZip 1WinZip, the default compression and decompression file software for Mac computers just updated its mobile app with a complete redesign for iOS 7. Plus, the program now supports Dropbox and AirDrop integration so sharing massive files across iPad devices is easier than ever.

Thanks to the new update, WinZip for iOS makes it possible for users to safely deliver files from one device to another through DropBox or AirDrop. Thanks to the completely redesigned app, users can access documents, zip or unzip files, and exchange private paperwork with a simpler user interface.

“The new features in WinZip for iOS are designed to dramatically enhance your ability to safely save and send files. Through a simplified UI, you can accomplish all your sharing tasks faster than before. New support for Dropbox not only makes it easier to share, but also helps you take privacy into your own hands by encrypting your files before you entrust them to the cloud. By integrating the power of AirDrop with WinZip, we’re also giving you a safer way to send files to other iOS users,” said Patrick Nichols, President of WinZip.

WinZip 3The app’s features include:

Connect directly to your Dropbox account to zip, unzip and share files.
 Zip your Dropbox files, unzip files to Dropbox, create and save .zip and .zipx files to your account, and take advantage of cloud sharing with the ability to send or copy a Dropbox link
Easily share files with other iOS users with integrated support for AirDrop
Protect your files before you save and share with WinZip’s powerful 128- or 256-bit AES encryption
Choose .zip or .zipx to compress and email large files, photos and videos with ease
Unzip major compressed file types, including .zip, .zipx, .rar and .7z with just a tap
Easily view all images in a Zip file with the enhanced image viewer
Browse your Photo Album and easily multi-select, zip and share photo collections
Open and save email attachments to Dropbox or a My Documents folder on your iPhone or iPad
Share photos in your Zip files to Facebook and Twitter
Unzip and view most common file types including: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pages, .numbers, .key, .rtf, .pdf, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .tif, and more

WinZip 2WinZip for iOS is available on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch for $4.99. Download it in the App Store today.

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