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Apps for File Compression

File compression is the practice of packaging a file or files to use less disk space. The File Compression category includes software programs that will archive your files and extract archived files such as ZIP and RAR files. Many products in this category let you manage files and protect them with encryption. Notable titles include WinZip, WinRAR, and 7-Zip.

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WinRAR (64-bit)
Trial version
Reliable file compression and archiving tool
Windows
7-Zip
Free
Fast and secure file compression tool
Windows
WinZip
Trial version
Compress, share, encrypt, and back up your files.
Windows

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Smart Zipper Pro
Trial version
Efficient File Compression with Smart Zipper Pro
Mac
PDF Squeezer
Trial version
Efficient PDF Compression Tool for Mac
Mac
iZip
Free
Zip, unzip, encrypt, and share files on your Mac.
Mac
Donemax Disk Clone for Mac
Trial version
Efficient Disk Cloning Solution for Mac
Mac
Passper for ZIP
Trial version
iMyFone Passper for ZIP: Unlock Your Archives Easily
Windows
vOptimizer FreeWare
Free
vOptimizer Shrinks VMs and Boosts Windows Performance
Windows
Make SFX
Free
Efficient File Compression with Make SFX
Windows
PeaZip
Free
PeaZip: Comprehensive File Compression and Encryption Tool
Mac
Free PDF Compressor
Free
Efficient File Compression for PDFs
Windows
7-Zip
Free
Comprehensive File Compression Utility for Linux
Linux
TaskSystem File Finder
Trial version
File Finder: Fast and Easy Windows File Searching
Windows
My Little ZIP Unpacker
Free
A Fast, Lightweight ZIP Archive Unpacker
Windows
UPX Easy GUI Portable
Free
UPX Easy GUI Makes Executable Compression Simple
Windows
ZipWorx Explorer
Trial version
Create and manage ZIP files.
Windows
ZipALot
Free
ZipALot: File compression that keeps things simple, maybe too simple
Windows
Quick Zip
Free
Extract ZIP archives and other compressed file formats.
Windows
File Spanning
Free
Effortless File Splitting and Reassembly
Windows
xRar
Free
Efficient File Compression Utility for Windows
Windows
Batch Word Shrink Compactor
Trial version
Batch Word Shrinker: Compress Word Documents Easily
Windows
Astrotite 200X
Free
Astrotite 200X: Efficient File Compression Tool
Mac
WinRAR German
Trial version
WinRAR: Powerful Archive Management with German Interface
Windows
Bzip2
Free
Compress files faster than with gzip.
Windows
Kingshiper File Compressor
Free
Kingshiper: Compresses almost anything, but is it good?
Windows
Free Zip Extractor
Free
Free Zip Extractor: Fast and Simple File Extraction
Windows

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LeoPDFree
Free
KingshiperZip
Trial version
Smart PDF/A Desktop Home
Free
eSoftTools ZIP Password Recovery
Trial version
CatCompress (64-bit)
Trial version
ZIP Self Extractor Maker
Trial version
Kingshiper File Compressor
Trial version
DiskZIP: 100% Green Storage, No Streaming
Trial version
MBOX Converter
Paid
Instant Data Care 7z Password Recovery
Trial version
Geekersoft Compressor
Trial version
ApowerCompress
Trial version

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