File Compression (58 programs)

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: 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.

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.

Pros: Simple to use. Very fast. Allows you to choose applications to decompress to.

Cons: Can't create RAR files.

Pros: Allows you to thumbnail preview zipped images. Easy to use. Supports a wide range of formats.

Cons: Previews can be slow in appearing.

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

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

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.