Open in Winzip

Easily open desired links in Winzip

Open in Winzip Chrome Extension

Open any zipped file using your favorite desktop zip software, Winzip, directly from Chrome! With the Open in Winzip extension, you can effortlessly unzip files in various formats such as .zip, .rar, .7z, and .tar right from your browser.

Key Features:

  • Seamless Integration: Right-click on any zip link and choose Winzip to instantly start unzipping.
  • Supports Multiple Formats: Unzip not only .zip files but also .rar, .7z, and .tar formats.
  • Online Unzipping: Unzip files online without downloading them, making it faster and more convenient.
  • Optional WinRAR Support: If you prefer, open zipped files with WinRAR if you have it installed.

To get started, ensure you have Winzip installed, download the extension, and refresh your browser. Simple, efficient, and user-friendly!

Manifest V3
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.64
(89)
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-02)
Creation date: 2020-10-12
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
Size: 589.82K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 17 hours ago

User reviews

Pros
  • able to open Windows type files
  • works as it should
  • good user experience
Cons
  • does not open or unzip files
  • does not work for many users
  • spelling errors and issues on the web page
Most mentioned
  • doesn't work or issues with unzipping
  • able to open Windows type files
  • positive mentions of usability
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
doesn't work or I'm not using it right
by Marco Tapia, 2025-01-02

web page has spelling error unable to load. 12/13/24
by Henry DeMent, 2024-12-14

Terrible app. It does not open nor unzip any files.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Winzip requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
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Risk likelihood

Open in Winzip has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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