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Top 5 Best Free File Compression Software for Windows

A file compression software would allow you to compress one or more files into a smaller file to save space and to shorten the time to upload and download the files. Compression tools are very useful and very handy with its modern graphical interfaces and drag and drop capabilities. Winzip is one of the most popular compression software. However, it is not free. Hence, we created a list of free Top 5 compression utilities that you can use if paying is not an option for you.

1. 7-Zip

7-Zip is probably the leading free file compression software for Windows with its amazing ability to shrink files on the fly. It has advanced functionalities that include the capacity to produce solid and self-extracting archives as well as to modify password protection and compression level. Albeit it has a minimalistic interface, it is easy to understand and operate. 7-Zip supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO, RPM, and DEB. For a free software, the performance is close to perfection.

2. IZArc

IZArc is one of the best file compression software out there which is compatible with a huge number of archive formats such as ISO, 7-zip, black hole, TAR and many others. It can also convert and save to 12 different formats and has a similar interface with WinZip.

3. PeaZip

PeaZip is packed with features that are great for the experts while also giving a user friendly interface to novice users with its drag and drop functions. It has a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) platform that is so easy to navigate. Peazip currently provides three types of installer including a portable one.

4. ZipGenius

ZipGenius is another great compression software that provides a lot of functionalities such as being able to add your signature and contact information to any zip file you create. It also offers encryption, antivirus scanner support, download time calculator, disk spanning and a lot more. It also offers a multi functioning plug-in support and is available in several languages.

5. Hamster Free Zip Archiver

Hamster compression software has a colorful interface with vividly labeled buttons that will make navigating a breeze. It has a clear guide on how to add files by dragging, dropping or browsing. It has a great functionality to right-click a file and choosing the zip options directly from the context menu.

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  • AXXO May 15, 2012, 9:36 pm

    7zip dosent stand a chance before freearc !! free arc the best !!

  • Andres Salas June 12, 2012, 9:43 am

    The freearc program is very goog. I think this program is better than Z-Zip and IZArc.

  • Sy October 25, 2012, 2:53 am

    No freearc it is not better than Izarc, 7zip or even Peazip . U can only create arc and exe files, and it’s slow, veeeeery slow.

  • Anonymous August 21, 2013, 1:54 am

    7gip is gooood

  • arshad October 31, 2014, 3:20 am

    7 Zip is best.

  • Tonya Rose March 11, 2017, 6:24 am

    7-Zip is pretty great, I gave it a try, but I am personally using WinZip ever since I first learned how to compress files from here and I find it to be very fast and efficient 🙂