- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (60-day trial); $26.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Date added: April 14, 2009
- Total Downloads: 591,930
- Downloads last week: 7,859
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 152 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
If you're looking for one tool that can handle a myriad of compression methods, from RAR and ZIP to TAR and TGZ and nearly 30 other formats, ALZip just might be for you. In fact, archive format support is ALZip's forte. It'll even open ISO and other CD images. All the usual archive application options are here, as well: context menu additions, password protections, virus scanner integration, and assistance in creating self-extracting archives.
The interface looks modern and is well-designed, with archive contents displayed as icons, in a list or in a detailed spreadsheet-style grid. There are 14 criteria by which you can sort files, the program supports 21 languages, there's a test function to make sure the archive works, and you can save in eight formats. We also like the bird-egg icons--a small touch, to be sure, but they show that aesthetics are still important, even in freeware.
This program leaves a slightly larger footprint than WinZip, but since we're talking about a difference of 2MB we think it's worth giving ALZip a chance to fly.
Publisher's description
From ESTsoft :ALZip is a one-stop archiving and compression program designed for speed and ease of use. Beginners can easily perform advanced tasks, while power users can do things faster. With support for more compression and archiving formats than any other major utility, ALZip is the only ZIP utility you'll ever need. You can open 36 archive and compression file formats, open CD image files (ISO, BIN), open virtual CD files (LCD), create 8 archive and compression file formats, create self-extracting files (EXE), split files for easy transfers, recover lost passwords from ZIP files, integrate antivirus software, automate tasks with ALZip command-line functions, and get more done faster. The ALTools family of free PC utilities share the same cute Egghead characters, are a fun addition to any computer, are ideal for children, and powerful enough for IT pros.
What's new in this version:
Version 7.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 152 votes
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Version: ALZip 7.4
Pros: It has the ability to extract a lot of file types and it's as easy as right clicking.
Cons: Not paying $27 for it.
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Version: ALZip 7.4
"It's very intuitive and easy to use."
Pros: It unzips any compressed files I download.
Cons: I cant think of anything.
Summary: It was easy to install . will give beginners helpful hints, and it recognizes compressed files automatically.
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Version: ALZip 7.4
"15% DlSCOUNT COUPON found today"
Pros: Very small and powerful prog! I like it very much. So I decided to but it and I found a discount here:
http://www.softprice.net/alzip.shtmlCons: Nothing negative to say.
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Version: ALZip 7.4
"Great software, but disappointed about the charge."
Pros: Easy to use, can compress, unzip loads of extensions.
Cons: It's no longer free?!
Summary: Wow. I had to restore my computer recently in order to get rid of a nasty virus. When I got AlZip last time, it was free & perfect! I came back to download it again, being completely satisfied with the software, & bam. I got slapped with a 6... read more >>
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: ALZip 7.4
"my favorite compression app."
Pros: First, It's very cute.
Second, it's very easy to zip and unzip files.
Third, I use it making exe files.Cons: I found Nothing until now .
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