Free zip and compression utilities

Welcome to the 7-Zip Home! - http://www.7-zip.org/

The main features of 7-Zip:

High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression 7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB For ZIP and GZIP formats 7-Zip provides compression ratio that is 2-10 % better than ratio provided by PKZip and WinZip

Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Powerful File Manager
Powerful command line version
Plugin for FAR Manager
Localizations for 50 languages

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!Freebyte Zip - http://www.freebyte.com/fbzip/ - Free zip program created by Freebyte

Introduction

Freebyte Zip is a reliable, powerful and freeware zip/unzip program with full Windows user-interface. You can zip and unzip files, create zip archives, password protect files, view sort and encrypt zip file contents, and also make self-.extracting archives. This program is the direct successor to the reliable HJ-Zip program. Freebyte ZIP is suitable for Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT and XP. The program is only 300 Kb in size, and does not require any installation. License: freeware for commercial and non-commercial use.

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ZipGenius - http://www.zipgenius.it/index_eng.htm

ZipGenius is the file compression suite you were searching for: it is free and easy to use, plus it supports more than 20 formats of compressed archives, including RAR, ARJ, ACE, CAB, SQX and the excellent 7-zip.

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TUGZip - The free archiving utility - http://www.tugzip.com/

TUGZip is a powerful award-winning freeware archiving utility for Windows® that provides support for a wide range of compressed, encoded and disc-image files, as well as very powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

Supports ZIP, 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ, BH, BZ2, CAB, CPIO, DEB, GCA, GZ, IMP, JAR, LHA (LZH), LIB, RAR, RPM, SQX, TAR, TGZ, TBZ, TAZ, YZ1 and ZOO archives. Supports BIN, C2D, IMG, ISO and NRG disc-images. Support for external plugins. Windows® shell integration, e.g. drag & drop, shell context menu and drop handlers. Create 7-ZIP, BH, BZ2, CAB, JAR, LHA (LZH), SQX, TAR, TGZ, YZ1 and ZIP archives. Support for the Deflate64 algorithm which allows you to create ZIP archives larger than 4GB. Script support which allows you to make automated backups. Basic features like: add, extract, delete, rename, run, view, checkout, install, test, comment, SFX, virus-scanning, disk-spanning and much more.

Repair corrupted ZIP and SQX archives.
Can extract multiple archives at once using Multi Extract.
Encrypt archives using 6 different algorithms. Blowfish (128-bit), DES (56-bit),
Triple DES (168-bit) and Rijndael (128-bit, 192-bit and 256-bit).
Create self-extracting encrypted archives.
Automatic updates using the "Web Update" function.

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ZipItFast! - http://www.zipitfast.com/

ZipitFast! Featuring a windows drag-and-drop interface for quick viewing, running, extracting, adding, and deleting files in archives. Plus you can even create Self Extracting files (.exe)

ZipItFast! supports virtually all compression formats including Zip, Exe, Tar, Cab, gZip, Lha, Ace, Rar and over 20 additional formats. You can use ZipItFast! to access almost all the files you download from the Internet.

In addition, Create UUE / XXE encoded files for email compatibility. ZipItFast! even comes with skin support (over 12 skins included.) So go ahead and Customize ZipItFast! the way you want it.

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m9P Zipper - http://www.mental9production.com/

m9P Zipper is a file compression (zipping) and decompression (unzipping) utility. This tool, capable of up to 0.9 compression ratio, outputs a zipped file that is a mere shadow of the original one! mental9Production uses m9P Zipper to zip large log files (.log) for archiving purposes. But m9P Zipper can be used to zip many other file types. Also, m9P Zipper zipped-files are compatible with other standard zipping programs, and vice-versa, m9P Zipper can unzip files zipped with those programs. Note that m9P Zipper is a simple tool and designed to compress only single files and not complete directories. However, a zipped directory containing many files can be unzipped using m9P Zipper. Finally, the application enables you to send zipped files as e-mail attachments directly from an integrated e-mail program. Full Version size: 1.98MB

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ExtractNow - http://www.extractnow.com/

ExtractNow lets you extract multiple archives with the click of a button.

Supports ZIP, RAR, ACE, JAR, ISO, IMG, IMA, IMZ, BIN, MP3 (MP3>WAV), LHZ, LHA file formats.

Developed on Windows XP, supported on Windows ME/98/95.

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IZSoftwares IZarc - http://www.izarc.org/

IZArc is a full featured archiving tool that you can use to open and create compressed files in many different formats. It offers many advanced features, including repairing of broken archives, searching within archives, password protecting, emailing of archives and much more. The program provides an Explorer style interface with integrated file browser, favorites, customizable toolbar and color coded file listings. IZArc can also be used to create self-extracting or disk-spanning archives and more.

Additional features include Windows Explorer integration, anti-virus integration and just about anything else you d would expect to find in a professional archive utility - but this one is free. IZArc support most popular archive formats, including 7-ZIP, ACE,ARC, ARJ,BH, BZ2, CAB, DEB, GZ,HA, JAR, LHA, LZH,PAK, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TGZ, TZ, ZIP and ZOO. The program is easy to use, even for beginners, yet powerful enough to provide advanced users with all the tools you need.

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JustZIPit by Avatarsoft

Free WinZIP alternative - Free WinZIP compatible ZIP program - http://free-backup-software.net/

Cool features of JustZIPit:

Extremely fast compression. No-one else comes close!
Standard ZIP compression -- totally compatible with WinZip & PKZip -- but free!
Only ZIP app with invisible ZIP-64 support! Easily backup massive folders!
Creates ZIP files, decompresses ZIP, CAB, GZIP and TAR.
Fast, smart, hassle-free zero-interface means no learning.
Complete and easy install/uninstall
No messy DLLS to install (no OCX, VBX, VB, MFC, Flash, IE etc)
No bulky runtime libraries required (no VB, JAVA etc)
Compatible with all 32-bit versions of Windows
Extremely competitive price - $FREE
Makes a great WinZIP replacement

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ALZip zip and file compression utility - http://www.altools.net/Default.aspx?tabid=47

Free for home users.

When it comes to ZIP files, archives and compression, ALZip does it all. - Open 35 ZIP, archive and compression file formats - Open CD image files (ISO, BIN) - Open virtual CD files (LCD) - Create 8 ZIP, archive and compression file formats - Create SFX (exe) files for free - Split large files for easy transfers - Recover lost passwords from ZIP files - Integrate anti-virus software - Automate repetitive tasks with ALZip command line functions - User-friendly software (35) Open ALZ, ALX, ACE, ARC, ARJ, B64, BH (1), BH (2), BHX, BIN, BZ2, CAB, EAR, ENC, GZ, HA, HQX, ICE, ISO, JAR, LCD, LHA, LZH, MIM, PAK, RAR, TAR, TGZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, Z, ZIP, ZOO and 001. (8) Create ALZ, ZIP, LZH, CAB, JAR, TAR, TGZ, and BH files.

CD Image Files: Open ISO and BIN CD image files as well as virtual CD image files (LCD) to extract any file. Create Self-Extracting Archives (SFX): Everyone you send archives to can open them without a ZIP archiving utility like ALZip. Email Massive Files: Split ZIP files into ALZ split archives with up to 2,600 parts. You can also split any other files. Recover Lost Passwords: Get lost passwords back with ALZip Lost Password Recovery. Manage Large ZIP Archives: Just like Windows Explorer, but with more powerful sorting criterion. Anti-Virus: You can configure ALZip to run anti-virus scanners automatically when you open or create archives. Customizable YOUR Way: ALZip is fully customizable by YOU~! YOU decide how you want archive files to look, how to view open files, access them, and much more. Configuring options in ALZip is as simple as clicking Yes or No. Simplicity: Raw power and robust functionality in ALZip is just the beginning. Its intuitive and user-friendly interface turns beginners into archiving experts in minutes. If you can click, drag and drop, you already know most everything you need. To learn more about how ALZip can improve your digital life, visit www.altools.net.

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