9 Best File Compression Software For Windows

9 Best File Compression Software List for Download 2015

Hello readers in today's post I have pulled out some best file compression software that you can use to compress your files and folders into smaller sizes. These programs do not only compress or open your zipped files but can also encrypt the files and folders you wish to compress.



1. WinRAR
WinRAR is a powerful software for windows that allows you to easily compress your files into many compression formats. WinRAR has a wide support for many file compression formats including RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, ACE, TAR, GZip, UUE, ISO, BZIP2, Z and 7-Zip. WInRAR has a 256 bit password encryption feature that allows you set password on sensitive files you want to compress. This program is also ideal for media files and besides that you can also split your files into several parts. Well this software is not free and you can use it for 40 days before purchasing it.

2. 7-Zip
7-Zip is a file compression software for windows that is free and also an open source software. 7-Zip has a strong 7z format compression ratio that allows you compress your files with speed. This software should be your choice when you want to compress your files to 7z, XZ, BZIP2, GZIP, TAR, ZIP and WIM file compression formats. 7-Zip is also an ideal software for opening files in ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, CramFS, DEB, DMG, FAT, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MBR, MSI, NSIS, NTFS, RAR and other compression formats. The AES 256 encryption feature also allows you to protect your compressed files before uploading them online.

3. WinZip
WinZip is an awesome software for windows that easily allows you to open and compress your files into Zip, Zipx, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, VHD, XZ file formats. The file management feature of this program allows you copy and move your files, delete and also rename files. You can also encrypt your files whiles you are compressing. In addition, you can also share your files by emails, online storage, social media and instant messaging services.

4. Express Zip File Compression
Express zip file compression is a fast and efficient compression software that allows you easily create, manage and extract zipped files and folders on your windows OS. This program is available for free for home users but not for free when using for commercial purposes. This software allows you to create and open compressed files in many format like zip, rar, cab, tar, 7z, iso, and many more. Express zip file compression software gives you the opportunity to either edit or delete contents in your zipped files. Encryption feature also enables you to protect your files with a password before sending them as email attachments.

5. jZip
jZip is a powerful and reliable file compression utitlity for windows. This program comes for free and it is perfect when you want to open and create zip files. jZip supports and opens many zipped file archives like TAR, GZip & RAR. This software has a fast compression engine and ratio that also you to easily compress your large files with speed and also reduce their size.

6. ALZip
ALZip is an elegant file compression program that allows you to extract any zipped file and besides that you can also compress your files and folders into 8 different zip formats, that is ZIP, EGG, ALZ, TAR, TBZ, TGZ, LZH and JAR. Furthermore,  you can also protect your files with a password when compressing. This software scans your zipped files with your antivirus when extracting.

7. PeaZip
PeaZip is a free user friendly file compression program that enables you extract over 150 zipped file format and also gives you the chance to create zip files in different formats like 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, PAQ, PEA, sfx, TAR, UPX, WIM, XZ, and ZIP. The drag and drop feature allows you to quickly extract your compressed files. This program also supports a strong password encryption feature that enables you to securely protect your file when compressing.

8. IZArc
IZArc is an easy to use software that has a drag and drop feature that enables you to easily extract your zipped files. This program also supports over 40 file compression formats. This program is perfect for repairing broken archive, creating archives, adding, deleting and extracting files from an existing archive, adding and viewing comments, CD/DVD image support and many more.

9. ZipGenius
ZipGenuis is another compression tool you can use to create and open your zipped files. ZipGenius is a very powerful program that can handle over 20 different file compression formats. With this program your files are secured after compressing because it supports a password encryption features that allows you set a password on your compressed files.

Conclusion
These are my best file compression software list and I hope you enjoyed reading it. If you know any software that is not part of this you can share with us in the comments.