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File Compression (17 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Cross-platform. AES encryption. Attractive user interface. One-click and drag and drop. Integration with email and cloud services.
    CONS: Not an extensive list of file formats.
  3. 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.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows you to thumbnail preview zipped images. Easy to use. Supports a wide range of formats.
    CONS: Previews can be slow in appearing.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Handles a wide range of file types. Excellent for rolling-back updates.
    CONS: Rolling back updates with Pacify can pose security risks.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Good compression rates. Can encrypt files. Handles over 30 different formats.
    CONS: Compression only.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows right clicking of RAR archives. Easy-to-use interface.
    CONS: Developer no longer in business so no support.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Extracts from a wide range of formats. Protect archives with passwords. Integration with context menu.
    CONS: No previews of files possible. Context menu access only works in OS X.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Drag and drop support. Easy to use. Supports multiple file types.
    CONS: Can get messy extracting two files at once. Doesn't handle non western characters well.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports over 30 file formats. Previews archives. Plugins for iPhoto and Aperture archives. Integration with MobileMe.
    CONS: Bloated compared to some compression tools.

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