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File Compression (159 programs)

  1. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for many formats. Perfect integration with Windows Explorer. Very comfortable to use. Very good advanced features.
    CONS: Doesn't support creation of RAR files.
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: This software package is free to download. There are a number of different compression options available.
    CONS: The last update occurred as far back as 2009. This system will require a substantial amount of RAM space.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Can support large file batches. Cross-platform. Offers a command-line interface. Up to 95% file size reduction.
    CONS: The trial version requires you to fill up a mandatory form. Can be slow compared to other similar software.
  6. PROS: User-friendly interface. Allows you to compress files.
    CONS: Limited to RAR and ZIP files. Can only do one task at a time. Larger files take longer to process.
  7. 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.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: This is open-source software and no type of payment is required. It is one of the fastest file compressors on the market today.
    CONS: As the last update was in 2010. this software is quite dated. It may have trouble dealing with newer types of files.
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Impeccable design. File encryption. Easy to navigate. Compatible with Dropbox, Drive, SkyDrive.
    CONS: Only .zip and .zipx files. "Empty" kind of look.
  10. PROS: Quick, free, minimal fuss. Quirky marketing sure to appeal to hipsters. Takes up very little space.
    CONS: Not exactly a skinnable app as the maker describes.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compatible with a number of compression formats like 7Zip, Rar, Tar and Zip. Lightweight, takes up very little space.
    CONS: Only decompresses, no compression options.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Great compression rates. Use wherever you can plug in a USB stick.
    CONS: Interface can appear cluttered.
  13. PROS: Excellent file compression. Simple to use. Light on resources. Easy to navigate interface.
    CONS: Supports only 64-bit architecture. Not able to compress all file types. Interface appears somewhat dated. Doesn't integrate well with all e-mail clients.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compress and Extract Archive Files. Supports most standard archive file formats. Password encryption with AES 256-Bit and Twofish 256-Bit. Create backup files on cloud storage.
    CONS: May not support all archive file formats. Limited trial use. Requires Cloud Storage accounts. Lackluster archiving performance.
  17. 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.
  18. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use and install. Doesn't hog resources. Fast and powerful. Slims down backup sizes.
    CONS: Compressed files can become corrupt. Can trigger antivirus alerts. Certain file types take a long time to compress. Dated interface.
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Support for many formats. Perfectly integrated with the system. Step-by-step wizards for special functions.
    CONS: Interface is different from the standard.

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