PowerArchiver
PowerArchiver is a proprietary file archiver for Microsoft Windows. It supports full read-write access to several different archive formats, including ZIP, 7z and Tar. Additionally, read-only (decompression) support includes RAR, ACE and various disk image formats.
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POX added PowerArchiver as alternative to Arclite Pro
04Kate added PowerArchiver as alternative to KingshiperZip
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What is PowerArchiver?
PowerArchiver is a proprietary file archiver for Microsoft Windows. It supports full read-write access to several different archive formats, including ZIP, 7z and Tar. Additionally, read-only (decompression) support includes RAR, ACE and various disk image formats. Superior ZIP support, unmatched security, and it's now faster than ever! Professional Edition adds CD and DVD burning, FTP client, the ability to create and mount ISO images, as well as added Backup features.
Comments and Reviews
Probably the best commercial File archiver. Too bad it's not free considering the other alternatives/competitors. The developers may take out the competition if it's free.
BandiZip is way better, Windows native (no wrapper like 7-Zip clones), fast, drag'n'drop support etc. BandiZip can also be used as a free version (with ads).
There are freeware alternatives that functionally do almost everything as the commercial archivers. However for an application I use daily, I'm willing to pay a little to get an overall more enjoyable experience. PowerArchiver has a beautiful looking GUI, it is fast and supports all formats you would expect. And it has a few unique features like an ftp client, burning cd's etc...
Also you get free updates, and the price is affordable, making this what I think is the best commercial archiver.