File Compression (52 programs)

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.
DropDMG
4.6
Trial version
Create disk images and archives with a simple drag and drop
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Compress
3.9
Free
Pick a compression method, any method
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
SheerVideo Reader
5
Trial version
Real time SheerVideo codec as used by NBC
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Works on the fly with lossless conversions. Suitable for a wide type of prosumer recording formats. Used by major network TV channel NBC.
CONS: No way to configure the codec.
iShrink
4.5
Trial version
Compress and decompress up to 4 file formats
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
pdfCompress
1.9
Trial version
Reduce the size of your PDF files instantly
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Reduces Pdf files very quickly and simply. Easy to use. Variable compression ratios.
CONS: Doesn't reduce the size by large amount.
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.
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.
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.
Compress Files
5
Trial version
Compress and send any file via email
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Great for exchanging files with PCs. Omit Mac specific files.
CONS: Limited information. Progress bar.
CleanArchiver
4
Free
A nifty archiving utility
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac