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WinRAR5.5
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Platform
Windows
The king of compressed files
1738 votes
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- PROS: Excellent compression ratio, Supports the major formats, Integrated with antivirus, Create password-protected files
- CONS: Interface could be improved, RAR5 files can only be read by WinRAR5
WinZip22.5.13114
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If "zipping" has made it to the dictionary, WinZip is to blame
3848 votes
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- PROS: Quick and easy compressions, Supports the use of passwords, Share via Facebook and email, It can create self-extracting files
- CONS: Improved compatibility, Only compresses into ZIP format

7-Zip18.05
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Platform
Windows
GPU archiver with high compression ratio
2227 votes
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- PROS: Compatible with main archive formats, Good choice of update modes, Split archives to specific sizes, Compress to 5 different archive formats
- CONS: No virus scan, No file repair tool, Can’t set file encryption level
UnRarX2.2
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Platform
Mac
Unzip RAR files on Mac with this WinRAR style extractor
579 votes
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- PROS: Unzips RAR files easily just like WinRAR, Unzips files quickly, Works on older Macs
- CONS: Doesn't create RAR archives

Free MP3 Cutter2.1
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Platform
Windows
Cut your MP3s down to size
512 votes
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- PROS: Very simple, Free, Built-in player
- CONS: Only works for MP3, Doesn't allow you to join pieces
The Unarchiver3.11.1
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Platform
Mac
A fast and free way to unpack your files
459 votes
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- PROS: Very fast, Handles almost any file type, Free to use
- CONS: No 64-bit version
Bandizip6.14
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Platform
Windows
Compress and decompress Zip, Rar, 7z with fast archiving and Unicode support
244 votes
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WinZip for Windows 101.1.159
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Platform
Windows
Zip and unzip with style
92 votes
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- PROS: Impeccable design, File encryption, Easy to navigate, Compatible with Dropbox, Drive, SkyDrive
- CONS: Only .zip and .zipx files, "Empty" kind of look
RAR(WinRAR for Mac) 5.10
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Platform
Mac
Simple file compressor
268 votes
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- PROS: Seamless compression resulting in low file sizes, Huge array of options and settings, Intuitive Quick-Start feature
- CONS: No GUI - command line only, Requires purchasing a license
KGB Archiver2.0.0.2
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Platform
Windows
Free file compression tool for personal computers
285 votes
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- PROS: This software package is free to download., There are a number of different compression options available.
- CONS: The last update occurred as far back as 2009., This system will require a substantial amount of RAM space.
7zX1.7.1
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Platform
Mac
7zip archives and more in a click
168 votes
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- PROS: Free to use, Works with several major compression formats, Doesn't require installation to unzip, Allows passwords
- CONS: Doesn't have a GUI - requires dragging and dropping of files, No batch processing
DMG Extractor1.3.8.0
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Platform
Windows
Extract files from DMG files
104 votes
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- PROS: Open DMG files without converting to ISO, Raw Zlib Bzip2 and Zero block type DMG files
- CONS: Very specific to DMG files will not open other files, A certain level of technical expertise is required
WinRAR Unplugged3.8.0.1
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Platform
Windows
A portable file compressor at your fingertips
172 votes
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- PROS: Easy to use, Great compression rates, Use wherever you can plug in a USB stick
- CONS: Interface can appear cluttered
PeaZip6.6.0
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free Download
Platform
Windows
Compress and decompress files quickly and easily
642 votes
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- PROS: Support for many formats, Perfect integration with Windows Explorer, Very comfortable to use, Very good advanced features
- CONS: Doesn't support creation of RAR files
RAR to ZIP Converter1.0
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Convert your RAR files to ZIP
102 votes
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- PROS: Transform RAR files to ZIP, Supports the use of passwords, You can define the level of compression
- CONS: No advanced features, Doesn't support drag and drop
ORPALIS PDF Reducer Free1.0.1
License
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Platform
Windows
Software to minimize the size of existing PDF files
61 votes
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- 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.
Stuffit Expander2011 15.0.7
License
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Platform
Mac
Windows
The most popular file expander and decoder for Macs
255 votes
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- Stuffit Expander for Mac
- Stuffit Expander for Windows
- PROS: Drag and drop interface, Over 30 supported formats, 512 and AES 256-bit encryption
- CONS: Installs a lot of extra components, Doesn't archive - only decompresses
Universal Extractor1.6.1
License
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Platform
Windows
Extract files from any type of archive
127 votes
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- PROS: Small and light, Context menu integration, Supports drag and drop
- CONS: Not very slick, Relatively limited functions
Zip Files Opener1.0
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Free software to open ZIP files
16 votes
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- PROS: As this is freeware, there is no download or installation charge., It has the ability to work with most common file types.
- CONS: Newer versions of Windows are not supported., It cannot convert ZIP files into other output formats.
Ultimate ZIP Cracker8.0.1.0
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Platform
Windows
Discover the passwords to your ZIP files quickly
87 votes
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