Using the Actions pane

The quickest way to set zipping options is on the Actions pane before you add files.

Actions Pane

The context sensitive Actions Pane displays on the right side of the Zip window. The optional Actions pane includes frequently used zipping options such as Encrypt, Resizing photos, Convert photos to and Watermark. Also available are Filters to help control which files are added to a Zip file, as well as the possible zip file actions. The set of actions displayed changes based on what is valid in the current Zip pane context. The visibility of the Actions pane can be toggled via the Actions button on the Tool bar or the WinZip® Menu bar, View menu.


Dynamically offered options allow you to convert and protect files, 1-click unzip, filter what files are added to a zip, plus save or share Zip files. When the zip file is empty, only the Encrypt, Resize photos, COnvert photos to and Watermark options are available. Convert & Protect options usually applies to files as you add them to a Zip file. If you turn one or more of these options on, the features Options will become available. Along with allowing you to edit your settings for these features, you will find a bottom to Apply to all files in the Zip.

After opening a Zip file, the Actions pane will display the Unzip all files to: option button. You can press this button to unzip the zip file contents to a folder(zip file named) in a default location. Note the button text indicates the default location. The right side of the button opens a menu with other location options.

After adding files to the Zip file pane, the Actions pane will display Save or Share Zip options. You can choose to save your Zip file to a drive or cloud service; email it; share it in a social media account, or share it via the clipboard (copy a link).

  1. Unzip all files to: Selecting this button unzips the contents of the zip file into a folder named for the zip file.
  2. Encrypt: After selecting this option, the Encryption preferences link becomes available.
  3. Resize photos, Convert photos to, Watermark: After selecting any of these option, the selection options will becomes available.
  4. Apply to all file in Zip: Choosing this option will allow you to apply convert and/or protect options to files you have already added to the zip file.
  5. Filter: Selecting a filter controls which files are added to a Zip file.
  6. Save or Share Zip: includes options to Save as, Email, Share via clipboard, or Share elsewhere the zip file.