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File Compression (52 programs)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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
    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.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Hundreds of different PDF functions. Reduces PDF file sizes.
    CONS: Overwhelming and poorly organised interface.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows easy customization of disk images. No technical knowledge needed.
    CONS: Some features require registration.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Provides a useful GUI for RAR. Free to use (although developer requests donations to charity if you use it).
    CONS: Not fully functional with RAR. Prone to errors. Requires RAR installing first for legal reasons.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Handles RAR files in Mac OS with ease. Integrated into Finder. Easy to use interface.
    CONS: Doesn't compress batches of files.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports drag and drop of files. Easy to use.
    CONS: No progress bar.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports many formats. Allows you to preview contents.
    CONS: No user interface.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Provides a user interface version of p7zip. Easy to use.
    CONS: Limited format support.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to extract and compress. Works with multiple directories.
    CONS: No progress bar.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free and fast. Integrates perfectly with Spotlight.
    CONS: Doesn't search the contents of files.

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