File Compression (175 programs)

Pros: Performs very quick file splitting. Can apply password-protection. Easy to access.

Cons: Couldn't prove that it was indeed the fastest.

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..

Pros: Super simple interface.. View zipped contents by file name or size.. Fun wizard art!.

Cons: Windows has this covered.. Does not cover alternate zip types like .RAR..

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.

Pros: Results in very low file sizes. One-click compression.

Cons: Very slow. No options for altering compressing ratios.

Pros: Supports passphrase-based decryption. Processes certificate-encrypted archives. Maintains original ZIP file structure on extraction. Offers cross-platform availability.

Cons: No ZIP creation tools. Limited to extraction-only operations.

Pros: The file size of a PDF document can be reduced by as much as 80 percent.. A free demonstration version can be downloaded at no obligation..

Cons: Users will be required to pay to enjoy all of its features.. There is no version available for smartphones..

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..

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.

Pros: Simple and intuitive interface. Fast and stable extraction process. Supports selective file extraction. Lightweight and low system impact.

Cons: Cannot create RAR archives. Limited to RAR format only. No integrated compression options.

Pros: Decompress RAR archives. Supports reading in many formats. It integrates with the context menu. Supports the use of passwords.

Cons: Few options. Minimal interface.

Pros: Step-by-step operation. Extracts Zip files with CRC errors.