Ashampoo ZIP Pro is a theoretical application mainly used for compressing and decompressing files, but in practice it is something much more extensive - the manufacturer has created a package for comprehensive file management and security, which can be used in a variety of applications. The interface of the program resembles the Windows 8 start menu - it contains groups and tiles of individual options, which can be set by the user according to his or her own preference. The main component of Ashampoo ZIP Pro is a compression module.

It supports formats such as ZIP, RAR, TAR, CAB and 7-Zip. There is no problem with encrypting the data using the AES algorithm and a password set by the user, selecting the compression method and level, as well as dividing the archive into files with specific dimensions, e.g. a CD or DVD.

Decompression supports up to 40 different file types, including ISO images. If you don't want to unzip them, you can use the virtual drive manager built into the application, because there is room for this option. This is not the end of the programme's possibilities.

It allows you to create so-called ZIP scripts, the launch of which backs up specific files and saves it in a selected location. Copies can be compressed and encrypted. The Encryption Suite module also allows you to encrypt any files and folders on the disk using OpenPGP.

It allows you to manage encryption keys, sign and verify files, as well as integrate with Office and PDF documents. From its level you can generate RSA (up to 8192-bit), ElGamal and ECDH keys, as well as export them to servers storing public keys. If this is not enough for someone, it is worth mentioning that Ashampoo ZIP Pro also allows you to repair files and archives, convert them between different formats, as well as integrate them with the Internet clouds - it is possible to establish a connection with Azure, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box for both viewing and transferring data, as well as using this type of location to save your backups.

The program is available in full Polish version. The manufacturer also provides a limited but free edition of the Ashampoo ZIP Free application.