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File Compression (159 programs)

  1. PROS: Performs very quick file splitting. Can apply password-protection. Easy to access.
    CONS: Couldn't prove that it was indeed the fastest.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use and install. Doesn't hog resources. Fast and powerful. Slims down backup sizes.
    CONS: Compressed files can become corrupt. Can trigger antivirus alerts. Certain file types take a long time to compress. Dated interface.
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for many formats. Perfectly integrated with the system. Step-by-step wizards for special functions.
    CONS: Interface is different from the standard.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compress and Extract Archive Files. Supports most standard archive file formats. Password encryption with AES 256-Bit and Twofish 256-Bit. Create backup files on cloud storage.
    CONS: May not support all archive file formats. Limited trial use. Requires Cloud Storage accounts. Lackluster archiving performance.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for many formats. Easy to use. Perfect integration with Windows Explorer. Extra utilities.
    CONS: Not very high compression rates.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compresses PowerPoint, Word and Excel files. Recipients of files don't need FILEminimizer Office to open them. Integrates very well into Microsoft Office.
    CONS: Search function takes some time to load and scan. Files may not all reach 98% compression rate.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Integrates into Windows shell. Unzips rapidly. Allows you to set passwords.
    CONS: Password prompt is annoying.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Can create and open archive files. Offers encryption, conversion, and file management. Supports over 30 archive file formats. Can download and open other NCH Software apps.
    CONS: No built-in tutorial on the interface.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Allows you to thumbnail preview zipped images. Easy to use. Supports a wide range of formats.
    CONS: Previews can be slow in appearing.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Super simple interface. View zipped contents by file name or size. Fun wizard art!.
    CONS: Windows has this covered. Does not cover alternate zip types like .RAR.
  13. PROS: The file size of a PDF document can be reduced by as much as 80 percent. A free demonstration version can be downloaded at no obligation.
    CONS: Users will be required to pay to enjoy all of its features. There is no version available for smartphones.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Step-by-step operation. Extracts Zip files with CRC errors.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Lightweight program that's free and that works. Works with a variety of compression formats including RAR, .Zip and .7Z and .Tar.
    CONS: Small program, doesn't include advanced features.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Fast. Compatible with many compression formats. Simple.
    CONS: Very basic.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Integration with the contextual menu.
  19. PROS: Nicely designed interface. Very easy to use. Interesting features: compression levels, password protection, splitting files.
    CONS: Doesn't support many formats.

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