File Compression AlternativesFile Compressors & File Archivers like File Compression

File Compression is described as 'Compress and decompress files' and is a File Compressor in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to File Compression for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best File Compression alternative is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like File Compression are PeaZip, NanaZip, WinZip and 7-Zip ZS.

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File Compression alternatives page was last updated Dec 2, 2021
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  1. 7-Zip icon

    7-Zip

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    Feature-rich archiving software with top-tier compression in 7z, integration in Windows Shell, AES-256 encryption, and multi-format support, including TAR, ZIP, RAR. Offers strong file management tools and a command line version for Linux/Unix systems.

    110 7-Zip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  File Compression
    4.  Portable
    5.  AES Encryption
    6.  Works Offline
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Shell integration
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Benchmark
    11.  Context Menu extension
    12.  Installer extraction

    7-Zip VS File Compression

     

    • 7-Zip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to File Compression.

    • 7-Zip is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to File Compression.

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open SourceFile Compression is Paid and Proprietary
    • 7-Zip is LightweightFile Compression is not according to our users
  2. PeaZip icon

    PeaZip

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    PeaZip is free file archiver utility, based on Open Source technologies of 7-Zip, p7zip, FreeArc, PAQ, and PEA projects, for Linux, macOS and Windows.

    95 PeaZip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    PeaZip

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Built-in archiver
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  AES Encryption
    12.  Portable

    PeaZip VS File Compression

     
  4. NanaZip icon

    NanaZip

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    NanaZip is an open-source file archiver intended for the modern Windows experience.

    89 NanaZip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NanaZip Context Menu on Windows 11

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Context Menu extension
    5.  Checksums verification
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Supports Zip files
    12.  Supports tar files

    NanaZip VS File Compression

     
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    WinZip icon
    WinZip

    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

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  6. WinZip icon

    WinZip

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    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

    104 WinZip alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ReactOS
    WinZip screenshot 1
    WinZip screenshot 2
    WinZip screenshot 3

    WinZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    WinZip VS File Compression

     

    • WinZip is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to File Compression.

    • WinZip is the most popular commercial alternative to File Compression.

    • WinZip is Paid and ProprietaryFile Compression is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. 7-Zip ZS icon

    7-Zip ZS

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    7-Zip with support for Zstandard, Brotli, Lz4, Lz5 and Lizard Compression. Open source under LGPL-2.1 license.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZStandard Support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Supports tar files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Portable
    10.  Supports RAR files
    11.  Supports Zip files
    12.  AES Encryption

    7-Zip ZS VS File Compression

     

  8. LZ4

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    It features an extremely fast decoder, with speed in multiple GB/s per core, typically reaching RAM speed limits on multi-core systems.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    LZ4 Features

    1.  Lossless Compression

    LZ4 VS File Compression

     
  10. Explzh for Windows icon

    Explzh for Windows

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    Explzh for Windows is a file operation tool created with the concept of treating archive files, CD-ROM virtual disk images (ISO-9660 / ISO-13346), and FTP hosts as virtual folders and handling them like an explorer.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Explzh for Windows Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Context Menu extension
    4.  Shell integration
    5.  File Splitting
    6.  Search in Archives
    7.  AES Encryption
    8.  Installer extraction

    Explzh for Windows VS File Compression

     
  11. 8 Zip icon

    8 Zip

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    Out with the old, in with the new. The powerful archiver 8 Zip has expanded its set of capabilities with the new Continuum and Windows Hello technologies.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    8 Zip screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2017.

    8 Zip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Drag and Drop

    8 Zip VS File Compression

     
  12. ToGoZip icon

    ToGoZip

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    ToGoZip: Add to Zip for android-s share/send menu.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    ToGoZip screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from April 2023

    ToGoZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    ToGoZip VS File Compression

     
  13. ALZip icon

    ALZip

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    ALZip is a file compression program that can unzip 40 different zip file archives. ALZip can zip files into 8 different archives such as ZIP, EGG, TAR and others. In ALZip version 8, ALZip’s own EGG format, that Unicode and other powerful function supported, can be used.

    82 ALZip alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ALZip screenshot 1

    ALZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    ALZip VS File Compression

     
  14. ZIP Self Extractor Maker icon

    ZIP Self Extractor Maker

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    Easy to use ZIP Self Extractor maker with many options - Create self-extracting ZIP executable files.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZIP Self Extractor Maker screenshot 1

    ZIP Self Extractor Maker Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    ZIP Self Extractor Maker VS File Compression

     
  15. Oka Unarchiver icon

    Oka Unarchiver

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    Use MacZip is new way of work efficiently. Extraction formats supported: 7Z, ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, LZIP, ACE, ISO, CAB, PAX, JAR, AR, CPIO and more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Oka Unarchiver screenshot 1

    Oka Unarchiver VS File Compression

     
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