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: Supports multiple archive formats. Added layer of security with password protection.
Cons: Command-Line Interface adds complexity. Slower decompression times due to intensive compression algorithms.
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: 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: 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: Works on Mac Classic.
Cons: Extremely old and dated. Does not work on Intel Macs.
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: Great file format compatibility. Native Mac OS X support. Sleek interface. Includes various legacy features.
Cons: Poor compression compatibility. Somewhat slow. Some features can be confusing. Hit-and-miss help files.
