File Compression (58 programs)

Pros: Free and fast. Integrates perfectly with Spotlight.

Cons: Doesn't search the contents of files.

Pros: Great for exchanging files with PCs. Omit Mac specific files.

Cons: Limited information. Progress bar.

Pros: Straightforward installation. Supports a wide variety of archive file formats. Free to use. Opens your archive files fast.

Cons: Sometimes cannot open two files at once. Slightly lackluster interface.

Pros: Simple and stable. Supports single and multi part archives. Zips and unzips files.

Cons: Limited to RAR files. Can't restore corrupted files.

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.

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.

Pros: Good compression rates. Can encrypt files. Handles over 30 different formats.

Cons: Compression only.

Pros: Lightweight. Malware detector. Automatic updater. User-friendly user interface. Drag-and-drop functionality.

Cons: Inconsistent updates. Doesn't construct RAR files due to the inability of the Mac OS.