StripFile for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

Aimed at Web designers who are extraordinarily sensitive to page-loading times, this application helps strip away potentially unneeded data from graphics and HTML files. Once running, the program opens a small window where users can select folders or files to be compressed. It operates by stripping away particular tags and attributes of files, embedded text or comments, noncritical color data, unneeded spaces, tabs, or extensions.

Novice users should take care, as some of these tags and file attributes can be important, and their loss could in some cases disrupt display. In the era of broadband, this kind of minor tweaking plays less of a role, but Web designers focusing on mobile or dial-up surfers may find StripFile a useful utility.

StripFile for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 24, 2003

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 1.01

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 14,744

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

1.5/5

4 User Votes

Compression is average
RagetApril 28, 2006
Pros
it does compress, and does strip files of bytes
Cons
the compression ratios are poor on various attemps. looks old.
Summary
Avoid, it can empty all your HTML files!
January 21, 2005
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I submitted a directory of HTML files for compression. It reduced them by ERASING their content, resulting in file size 0 for all of them! No warning. Thank GOD I had copied the directory first.
offers no actual compression
October 1, 2003
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I tried compressing four noisy JPEGs, it removed exactly 48 bytes from each one. Essentially a big waste of time for no payoff.
1,100 pictures scanned, did nothing.
May 1, 2003
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I had it scan a folder that had 1,100 jpg's. It took forever, and when done, said none needed cleaning. 1,100 perfectly clean jpg's??? Not likely.

Developer’s Description

Compress GIF, JPEG, PNG, and HTML files to speed up your Web site.

Do you have a Web site? Then speed it up with Stripfile, a simple tool which cuts GIF, JPEG, PNG and HTML files down to size (gains can range from a few bytes to 50% or more). The program removes the redundant information these files often contain, helping your pages load more quickly and reducing bandwidth requirements. Integrates with Explorer, too--just right-click on a selected file or folder, then click 'Strip' to begin compression.