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File Compression (52 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
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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
  3. 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
  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. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports many formats, Allows you to preview contents
    CONS: No user interface
  10. 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
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple to use, Very fast, Allows you to choose applications to decompress to
    CONS: Can't create RAR files
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and stable, Supports single and multi part archives, Zips and unzips files
    CONS: Limited to RAR files, Can't restore corrupted files
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Compatible with ZIPX, Opens archives like a disk, Allows you to share files on files.com, Easy to use
    CONS: No previews, Only supports a few formats, Not much customisation possible
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports most major formats, Compresses and decompresses, Splits files
    CONS: No integration with context menu, No way to preview contents of archives
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Good compression rates, Can encrypt files, Handles over 30 different formats
    CONS: Compression only
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports various file formats, Drag and drop file compression, Supports older file names, Support for multi-volume drives
    CONS: Resource intensive when in operation, Limited OS support, Only supports 64-bit processors, Copies files to HDD before compressing them
  19. 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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