File compression software makes it easy to manage folders and files: send them online via email or Skype, upload to file sharing sites or cloud storage, or simply store on your hard drive. Most file compression programs allow you to easily archive and unpack the files by simply right-clicking on your mouse. However, there are numerous free and paid software with proficient functionality. Which ones? Read this post to learn more.
WinRar
WinRar is one of the most well-known software among PC users. The software lets you open archived files or create your own archive files. It’s pretty much impossible to use a computer for a long time and never faced a need to get this program. WinRar integrates into context menu and makes it easy to archive a file at any moment. The software can set password to protect your archived data, divide archive in several volumes or add files to already existing archives with the help of drag-n-drop function.
WinRar opens all most popular formats but can output only in RAR and ZIP extensions.
Unfortunately, the software is not free. You are allowed to use a 40-day-trial-version after what you’ll be asked to pay $29.
WinZip
WinZip is no less popular than WinRar and also passed the billion download mark. The latest version of WinZip seems to be a real improvement. Now software can not only compress and unpack archives, but integrates into most used cloud services such as Box, SkyDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. As for the rest, WinZip has all major functions of WinRar like multi-volume compression, password protection and also give you possibility to add watermarks, resize pictures and convert documents to PDF.
WinZip supports a great number of compressed formats, so you are likely to unpack your archives without any issues.
You’ll be give a 21-day-trial period after which you can buy a standard version for $30 or a Pro one for $50.
7Zip
7Zip is a free and simple file compression software famous for introducing .7z format to the computer world. Although the interface of 7Zip is not too modern and requires time to deal with, the archives created with it by it seem to be 40% smaller than those of WinRar and WinZip. The software also gives you a possibility to protect your archive with password, support multi volume compression and integrates with Outlook.
7Zip can unpack files from 22 archives including such popular extension as ZIP and RAR, and compress files in 7Z, ZIP, TAR, and GZ.
Download 7Zip for Windows, Mac or Linux here.
Hamster Free Zip Archiver
Hamster Archiver is a simple and nice software with cute multi-language interface. According to the official site, the software uses several processor cores to go faster. The software is very easy to use. Simply drag-n-drop your file into Hamster Archiver and choose the output format (ZIP or 7Z). After that you’ll be asked if you need to set a password for the archive or split it into several parts. Choose the settings you need and click “Compress” to run the compression process.
Hamster Free Zip Archiver can both pack and unpack files in ZIP, 7z, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR and unpack only from 18 more formats.
If you stand for beautiful interface, Hamster Archiver is your choice.
Download Hamster Free Zip Archiver here.
PeaZip
Being totally free, PeaZip is one of the most powerful file compression and archiving software. What differs from other software of the kind is the ability to generate passwords for your archives. Simply set the number of character you’d like to use, and the software will generate a password for you. In case you don’t like it, hit the button again and get a new password. Moreover, PeaZip allows you to safely delete your archived files. Click the “Secure delete” button and your file will be gone forever.
PeaZip supports almost all known archive formats, even Mac DMG files.
Download PeaZip for free here.
Milan Tomic
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