File Compression (52 programs)

1. 

   MacZip

   • 4.1

   • Free

   Dated zip and unzip tool for Mac Classic

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Works on Mac Classic.

   CONS: Extremely old and dated. Does not work on Intel Macs.
2. 

   RAGE Webcrusher

   • 5

   • Trial version

   Speed up your website's loading time

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Speeds up loading times. Accepts websites from most major design apps.

   CONS: Doesn't work for non self-hosted websites. Can vary in effectiveness depending on design app used.
3. 

   DMG Canvas

   • 4.2

   • Trial version

   Customise your disk images

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Allows easy customization of disk images. No technical knowledge needed.

   CONS: Some features require registration.
4. 

   Hamster Archiver

   • 3.6

   • Free

   Free archive utility for OS X

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Easy to use. Supports most major formats. Supports drag and drop.

   CONS: Not many options. Stays in foreground.
5. 

   Compress

   • 3.9

   • Free

   Pick a compression method, any method

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
6. 

   FreeDMG

   • 3.4

   • Free

   Drag and drop disk imaging on the fly

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
7. 

   EdgeSounds RatHole Archiver

   • 4.5

   • Free

   Compress audio archives

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac
8. 

   Flash Optimizer

   • 3.5

   • Trial version

   Reduce compression time for SWF files without losing quality

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Compresses Flash files up to 60-70%. Easy to launch and use. Speeds up website loading times.

   CONS: Compressions involves slight loss of quality.
9. 

   PDF Enhancer

   • 3.1

   • Trial version

   Reduce the size of PDF files and improve their quality

   License

   Trial version Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   mac

   PROS: Hundreds of different PDF functions. Reduces PDF file sizes.

   CONS: Overwhelming and poorly organised interface.
10. 

    CleanArchiver

    • 4

    • Free

    A nifty archiving utility

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
11. 

    DropDMG

    • 4.6

    • Trial version

    Create disk images and archives with a simple drag and drop

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac
12. 

    TarPit

    • 4.6

    • Free

    Drag-and-drop TAR compression tool

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    mac

    PROS: Supports drag and drop of files. Easy to use.

    CONS: No progress bar.