While the ability to perform basic Zip file operations was the motivation that drove the mass adoption of WinZip, today WinZip does a lot more than simply open and create Zip files. For example, WinZip offers integration with most cloud services and be used to open several other popular types of archive file formats. For most users, WinZip is no longer necessary. However, for users who do a lot of work with Zip files and other archive file types, WinZip is a valuable tool.