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.
FreeDMG
3.4
Free
Drag and drop disk imaging on the fly
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
EdgeSounds RatHole Archiver
4.5
Free
Compress audio archives
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
DropDMG
4.6
Trial version
Create disk images and archives with a simple drag and drop
License
Trial version 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.
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.
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.
TarPit
4.6
Free
Drag-and-drop TAR compression tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports drag and drop of files. Easy to use.
CONS: No progress bar.
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.
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.
CleanArchiver
4
Free
A nifty archiving utility
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac