File Compression (159 programs)

StuffIt Expander
2.5
Free
The standard Mac file expander now for Windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Fast. Compatible with many compression formats. Simple.
CONS: Very basic.
7-Zip Portable
3.9
Free
7-Zip on-the-go
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Great options. Powerful but easy. Benchmarking feature. Good compression ratios.
CONS: No virus scan. No repair file option.
ISODisk
3
Free
Mount up to 20 ISO files as virtual drives
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Up to 20 simultaneous mounted virtual drives. Includes a tool to create ISO files from CD.
CONS: Only accepts ISO as image format. Doesn't allow to create ISOs from local folders.
Splitty
4.5
Trial version
Split large files into smaller ones
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Splits files quickly and efficiently. A good solution if you're short of hard drive space.
CONS: Doesn't split all file types.
ZipItFree
2.6
Free
Free WinZip alternative
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Handles multiple formats. Very secure. Quick at compression and decompression. Shell integration.
CONS: Doesn't support all formats. Encryption strength may not be enough for everyone. Very agressive install process. Ugly interface.
The Fastest File Splitter and Joiner
4
Free
Break large files into smaller segments
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Performs very quick file splitting. Can apply password-protection. Easy to access.
CONS: Couldn't prove that it was indeed the fastest.
Object FIX ZIP
3.4
Free
Verify and repair Zip archive files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Step-by-step operation. Extracts Zip files with CRC errors.
RarZilla Free Unrar
3.9
Free
An alternative way to decompress RAR files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Integrates into Windows shell. Unzips rapidly. Allows you to set passwords.
CONS: Password prompt is annoying.
Jockersoft SplitFile
4.3
Free
Split files into smaller pieces
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Can split very large-sized files. List of preset file sizes. One-click splitting.
CONS: Installation process is only in Italian.
IZArc
4.3
Free
A complete archive utility
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Support for many formats. Easy to use. Perfect integration with Windows Explorer. Extra utilities.
CONS: Not very high compression rates.
IZArc2Go
3
Free
A portable version of the popular compressor IZArc
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: No installation required. Support for drag and drop. Support for encryption, multi-volume sets and executable EXE compressed files.
CONS: Not integrated with Windows Explorer. Can't be associated with certain file formats.
Quick Zip
3.2
Free
Complete and powerful multiformat compressing tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Archive SE
4.5
Trial version
System that can archive or compress files
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
BitZipper
3.4
Trial version
A trial version Software utilities program for Windows
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
TurboZip
4
Trial version
The ultimate file compression & cataloging tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
SecureZIP Express
2.8
Free
Efficient compressing teamed with extensive security
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Offers digital certificate. Extensive encryption options available. Wizard function to help beginners.
CONS: Huge selection of configuration options, not all of them of use to light users.
CoffeeCup Free Zip Wizard
2.7
Free
Zip and unzip as you want
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
HJSplit
3.9
Free
Split and rejoin files with ease
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Lightweight tool. Easy to use. Fast processing. No lags.
CONS: Outdated interface.
Universal Extractor
3.3
Free
Extract files from any type of archive
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Small and light. Context menu integration. Supports drag and drop.
CONS: Not very slick. Relatively limited functions.
Direct MP3 Joiner
3.3
Trial version
A trial version Software utilities program for Windows
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows