File Compression (175 programs)

Pros: Free to use. Compatible with multiple formats. Compresses all kinds of files. Wide range of features.

Cons: Outdated interface. Settings aren’t beginner-friendly.

Pros: Supports multiple file formats. Password protection for archives. Cross-platform compatibility. Works well with many file formats.

Cons: Persistent trial period reminders. Dated user interface.

Pros: Open-source software. High compression ratio with fast decompression. Cross-platform and supports multiple file formats. Maintains program performance and integrity.

Cons: Limited GUI options. Some antivirus tools may flag compressed files. Command-line interface can deter beginners. Advanced usage requires technical knowledge.

Pros: Easy to use. Powerful. Secure. Integrative. Time-saving. Advanced features.

Cons: No built-in virus scanner. No support for some file types. Resource-intensive. Limited customization options.

Pros: Wide compatibility with camera models. Decodes raw images.

Cons: Doesn’t support GPR formats. Not a standalone app.

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.

Pros: Simple and clear interface for quick extraction. Reliable read-only access to DMG archives. Handles large (4 GB+) files efficiently. Lightweight and easy to install.

Cons: Free version capped at five files or 4 GB. No editing, creation, or mounting features. Dated interface design. Encrypted DMGs require paid version.

Pros: Very simple. Free. Built-in player.

Cons: Only works for MP3. Doesn't allow you to join pieces.

Pros: Lightweight tool. Easy to use. Fast processing. No lags.

Cons: Outdated interface.

Pros: Excellent compression ratios using LZMA and LZMA2. Free, open-source, and ad-free under the LGPL license. Integrates smoothly with Windows Explorer. AES-256 encryption ensures secure archives.

Cons: Slower compression at high settings. Cannot create proprietary archive formats like RAR.

Pros: Intuitive to use. Impressive compression speeds. Wide archive and file format support.

Cons: Just okay decompression speeds. Lacks some advanced features.

Pros: As this is freeware. there is no download or installation charge.. It has the ability to work with most common file types..

Cons: Newer versions of Windows are not supported.. It cannot convert ZIP files into other output formats..

Pros: Small and light. Context menu integration. Supports drag and drop.

Cons: Not very slick. Relatively limited functions.

Pros: Wizard style interface. Quick password extraction. Supports various types of file encryption. Supports self-extracting zip folders.

Cons: Password extracting can take some time. The application has not been updated in some time. Your system may be slower while the app is in operation. In some rare instances the app is unable to generate a password.

Pros: Comes with a clean interface. Offers easy navigation. Quickly cracks passwords. Recovers RAR passwords.

Cons: Doesn’t have an installer.