Applications and software for Windows: Compressors

When compressing a file you get the file to save space on the hard disk. To compress a file (or several), you need a compressor. Using these programs, you’ll be able to compress and decompress the files you find on the Internet. There programs are very useful to compress the files enclosed on e-mails, that way you reduce the size of the e-mail you were sent. These compressors are essential on any PC.
WinRAR

WinRAR

Compressors

paid

Compresses and decompresses files in various formats, adds password protection, and allows for easy customization according to user preferences.

7-Zip

7-Zip

Compressors

free

Manages compressed file formats and allows creation of compressed files with various parameters including encryption and splitting/merging.

WinZip

WinZip

Compressors

paid

Compresses and decompresses files for easier storage and sharing with additional features such as encryption, resizing, and cloud-sharing.

ZIP password finder

ZIP password finder

CompressorsUtilities

free

Recovers password-protected .zip files using a "brute force" method to test all possible combinations of characters until it finds the correct password.

IZArc

IZArc

Compressors

free

Compress and decompress various file formats, provide high-level security, split large files, and preview contents before download.

PeaZip

PeaZip

Compressors

free

Compress and decompress files of various formats with integrity check, encryption, duplication elimination, password management, self-extraction, splitting/merging features, and automatic integration in the context menu of Windows operating systems.

GIDZip

GIDZip

Compressors

free

Compress and decompress any file format with a fast processing speed, 256-bit encryption, and self-executing files creation.

ArcThemALL!

ArcThemALL!

Compressors

free

Compress or decompress files in different formats to reduce size with high speed and password protection.

PowerArchiver

PowerArchiver

CompressorsUtilities

paid

This software manages and converts files using fast conversion capabilities, an adaptable interface, and support for over 60 formats.

Bandizip

Bandizip

Compressors

free

Compresses multiple file formats, encrypts poorly compressed files, and allows users to create self-extracting files and multi-volume archives while providing a user-friendly interface.

WinAce

WinAce

Compressors

free

Compresses and decompresses files in various formats to reduce file size.