We cannot live really without a neat and easy to use file compression software. Every now and then we need to zip files like collection of pictures, big setups, large text files etc. Everybody knows and uses WinZip as it is the known and popular software.

ZipGenius is an excellent alternative to WinZip in all respects and on top of it, it is totally free of charge to download and use.

ZipGenius supports almost all compression formats including ZIP, RAR, ARJ, ACE, CAB, SQX and of course the 7-zip format.

ZipGenius can additionally read and decompress disc images like .ISO files, .NRG files, .CMI files etc.

I use ZipGenius when I work with Windows XP. It is an excellent, skinnable and spyware-free software. Free Download

Alternate Zip Tools

FreeZip - Free and small software integrates with Windows Explorer. Free Download

Info Zip - Free and open source zip and unzip tool. Free Download

7-Zip - Free compression software with highest compression ratio. Free Download