J7Z

Xavion

J7Z is an alternative to the classics, Winrar and Winzip, when it comes to compressing or decompressing files. The program includes an interface different from that of the 7-Zip's. J7Z is actually based on 7-Zip and, as a result, it is very intuitive and easy to use. You have all the options at just a click away. Of course, J7Z is integrated into Windows' context menu. You can compress files by simply right-clicking them and then choosing the corresponding option. It is all very fast and convenient. J7Z is an excellent compression and decompression tool. In addition to being fast, it perfectly integrates into Windows.

Pipette

Stefan Trost Media

If you're a professional or amateur designer and create your own designs at home, then it's likely you've needed to capture a specific color from a program or website for your creations on more than one occasion. Pipette is a very useful tool especially created to help you not waste time trying to identify a specific color on your desktop. It recognizes colors in a very simple way: just click on the Pipette button, drag the cursor to the area you want to select, and the program shows you the specific color you're looking for. Pipette presents colors in different ways: hexadecimal format, RGB and RGB by percentage, CMYK, CMY, HSV, TColor, and XYZ.

ZIP Self Extractor Maker

4Dots Software

Easy to use ZIP Self Extractor Maker with many options - Create self-extracting ZIP executable files. You can specify commands to be run before and after zip and also customize user interface, icon and messages for the user. The self-extracting ZIP file can be protected with a password and can get encrypted with Triple DES encryption algorithm.

WinISO

winISO

WinISO is a powerful disk image manager for managing, editing, and even converting CD/DVD/Bluray images to ISO, from ISO to BIN and vice versa. Although these are the most common formats, the program also supports the following formats: NRG, MDF/MDS, CUE, CCD, and IMG. Using WinISO is pretty simple. You can extract images directly from a CD/DVD/Bluray to ISO or BIN formats. To do so, simply insert the disc in question, wait a few seconds, and then choose the output format you want. Most importantly, once you have your disk image, you can edit and save it directly from the program, without needing to create a new image. You can even convert it back to its physical format (using an empty CD/DVD/Bluray disc). One of the most useful features offered by WinISO is mounting disk images directly from the program interface, without needing to save the changes you've made to an ISO or a BIN. You can remove or add files to a disk image, then mount or burn it from the same program. Thanks to this, you can save a lot of time, since it won't be necessary to create several different versions of the same project. WinISO is a powerful disk image management tool that takes up very little space and also offers a simple and accessible interface. This is a powerful and reliable tool created for anyone who needs to mount or burn disk images on a regular basis.

KuaiZip

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KuaiZip is a tool for file compression and decompression that has a number of advantages over its competition (like WinRar or WinZip). In the first place, it's capable of offering a compression ratio between 10 and 30 percent higher than other, similar programs, especially when dealing with video or images. It supports many more formats than the majority of programs, as it not only works with .rar, .zip, etc., but can also open CD and DVD disk images in .ISO and other formats. KuaiZip lets you mount virtual units in many different formats, like ISO, CUE, BIN, CCD, BWT, IMG, ISZ, MDS, MDF, and NRG. Doing it is as simple as accessing the corresponding section of the application. The program's interface is just like that of other compressors, so you won't have any trouble getting used to using it. KuaiZip is one of the best alternatives that we could find in terms of compressors and decompressors. It's fast, efficient, easy to use, and has everything you need to deal with any and every file.

Alternate Archiver

Alternate Tools

Zipeg

Leo Kuznetsov

Apart from the most famous compressors/decompressors there are a lot of programs that help you when those famous ones are not available or they cost a lot of money and you can't afford it. They are waiting to have an opportunity in your system and surprise you. One of those applications is Zipeg, a very good compressor that will surprise you when you'll give it a try. Zipeg is a free application for compressed files that allows you to navigate compressed files as if they were uncompressed, exactly as the common file explorer. You can access the content of any compressed file as if it were a folder. It supports a lot of formats, included the most famous ones such as zip or rar. Furthermore, it also allows you to visualize the compressed content ad preview compressed images and access EXIF info. Don't worry about file size it can deal with any size, so it can also preview ISO files. If we think about all its properties and that it's being developed and these are only the first features and a lot of them are about to be included, Zipeg can be a very good choice and perhaps it will be soon well know by everybody.

Kingshiper Video Compressor

Kingshiper Soft

Kingshiper Video Compressor is a professional video and GIF compression tool that allows you to compress video and GIF files in seconds. It offers various compression methods and customizable compression levels. Kingshiper Video Compressor is designed with a user-friendly interface, enabling you to batch-compress files with one single click. Why choose Kingshiper Video Compressor? 1. Multiple Video Compression Methods: Offer 3 compression methods to satisfy your various demands. 2. Batch Processing: Compress multiple files at once by dragging and dropping, which saves your time and effort. 3. Various Video Formats: Support various video formats such as mp4, ts, mkv, avi, mov, mts, and more. 4. Multiple GIF Compression Levels: Choose from 3 GIF compression levels to meet your needs. 5. Easy-to-Use Interface: It's simple and handy to handle with a very clear option interface.

NanaZip

M2Team

Direct Zip Driver

Direct-Soft

Direct Zip Drive allows you to compress files into different formats, including ZIP, 7Z, and ISO. You can also unzip pretty much any compressed format you can find. But maybe the most interesting feature of Direct Zip Driver is that it allows you to convert different folders and files from your system into hard disk units and virtual DVDs. Once installed, the program establishes itself as your default (substituting any other, similar programs you may have already been using), making it easy for you to use it by just double-clicking on any compressed file. Thanks to some useful features and a simple interface, Direct Zip Driver is an excellent alternative to the myriad of other compression/extraction tools out there.

M-Zip

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Express Zip Plus Edition

NCH Software

Express Zip Plus Edition is a tool that helps you file, compress, manage or extract files and compressed folders in a really easy way. The app helps you save space in your hard drive and file data by compressing files in a matter of seconds and in the most comfortable way possible. Express Zip Plus Edition is one of the best ways to create ZIP files with all your important documents making it easier for you to send those files through email.

cPicture

cpicture.de

cPicture is a full featured digital photo viewer. From this useful program you will be able to do a lot of operations with your pictures. cPicture lets you to view your photos, including full screen zoom or thumbnails to see several photos at once. It also offers you the possibility to edit and modify your pictures easily, because it includes a built-in photo editor with the most used features, like rotation, red-eyes, etc. The option which allows you to add comments and text to each photo can result useful. A lite application which offers a lot of possibilities and it’s for free.

Black Bird Image Optimizer

Black Bird Cleaner Software

Black Bird Image Optimizer is a really useful tool that lets you reduce the size of your photographs considerably by modifying certain features such as the resolution or sharpness. Technology keeps making it easier to take better pictures with your different devices, saving your pictures in an excellent way to remember those special moments, but in the long run, these files can take up a huge amount of space on your computer. Black Bird Image Optimizer helps you reduce that size by up to 90% by modifying certain features of your picture files. Black Bird Image Optimizer is completely adaptable to your different needs; you can reduce the size of your picture without compromising the quality, up to a certain point. If you don’t really care about resolution and sharpness when it comes to storing your pictures, then the size reduction becomes practically unlimited. Black Bird Image Optimizer doesn’t just save you an incredible amount of space on your PC, it also works as a basic image editor that lets you adjust the brightness, the contrast and the color. Gain complete control over your image files with Black Bird Image Optimizer.

Express Zip Free Compression

NCH Software

Express Zip File Compression is a tool that enables you to simply and easily archive, compress, manage, or extract files and folders. Thanks to this application, you can save hard drive space and file data by compressing files in a matter of seconds. Express Zip File Compression is one of the best ways to create ZIP files with all of your important documents, making it easier than ever to send those files through email.

7-zip Portable

PortableApps.com

7-Zip is a really powerful manager for compressed files, it includes all the basic functions and it supports the most usual compression formats (7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM y DEB) housed in an interface fully integrated in the windows style. The most interesting feature of this utility is its compression power which is better than any other application, for example, for Zip and gzip files, the compression is 2-10% better than other compressors. 7-zip is a very interesting choice if you want a free compressor, and now you can enjoy it anywhere, because you can have it in your PenDrive thanks to this portable version.

SFX Compiler

Uticasoft

SFX Compiler is a great alternative for those who are looking for a simple yet efficient program for making self-extracting archive compilations. The program allows you to add as many archives as you need into one executable file, allowing you to configure different options to add functionality in its task and a level of customization. As we said at the beginning, using SFX Compiler is extremely simple: it has an interface divided into a double window that allows you to easily add files to the self-extracting archive and adjust the necessary settings. Included in the settings is the ability to run a specific file right after the file extraction is complete, the ability to maintain the original structure of folders, and to customize buttons and text in the dialogue boxes.

ApowerCompress

APOWERSOFT LTD

KingshiperZip

Kingshiper Soft

KingshiperZip allows you to unzip files in WinZip, RAR, and 7z formats. It is a clean, secure, and ad-free software that offers compression options for images, videos, audio, GIFs, PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel files. As one of the best software for file compression, encryption, and utility, KingshiperZip helps you save time and space by quickly compressing and extracting files. The Supported formats of KingshiperZip include Rar, Zip, 7z, bz2, bzip2, tab2, taz, gz, gzip, tgz, tar, xz, and txz. Plus, It enables you to compress files into zip format and browse dozens of file types including images, audio, videos, and other office documents in one simple click, which saves your disk space and provides an efficient and convenient user experience. What Can You Do With KingshiperZip? Extract files: Decompress or extract files from compressed files. File Compressor: Fast compression of files. Video Compressor: Compress video files to reduce their file size while maintaining reasonable video quality. Image Compressor: Compress image files without compromising their visual quality. Audio Compressor: Compress audio files without significant loss in audio quality. GIF Compressor: Compress GIF file size while preserving the animation and quality. PDF Compressor: Compress the PDF file size without affecting the content and layout of the PDF. Word Compressor: Compress Word files in a small size, making them easier to store, share, or send via email. Excel Compressor: Compress Excel files to reduce their size and then can be more efficiently shared or stored. PPT Compressor: Compress PowerPoint presentations without changing their content or quality. Why Choose KingshiperZip? Ultra Fast Compression & Extraction: Compared with other file compressors, KingshiperZip is designed to maximize speed without losing the file quality. It utilizes advanced algorithms and optimizations that allow it to perform a 1GB file in 3 seconds. Massive Compression Formats: Supports 40+ compression formats. In addition to common formats like ZIP, 7Z, and RAR, it is also compatible with formats such as ISO, DMG, CAB, TAR, etc. You can use it right away thanks to its comprehensive formats. Lossless & Perfect Compression: Allows you to compress various file formats, including videos, images, PDF, PPT, etc. Images Compressor maintains the picture clarity and removes its jagged edges. Video Compressor can ensure smooth playback without buffering. File Compressor will keep the file integrity. Batch Processing Supported: Drag and drop multiple files into the File Compressor/Extractor to start the process, which can save you time and effort when working with numerous files.

Free Rar Extract Frog

N/A

Free Rar Extract Frog is a pretty good alternative for other more known decompression tools. This one offers us an easy and fast method to work with rar files. Using the program is quite easy. You only have to drag and drop the file into the main window of the program and the compressed file will be decompressed automatically. One of the most surprising options is that one which allows us to change the skin in a very similar way to Winamp. Change and preview it in a matter of seconds. Customize it. Free Rar Extract Frog is a very useful application which offers exactly what you need to compress and decompress files. No extra and difficult option, just necessary ones to make it easy.

WinPing

Nenad Hrg softwareok

WinPing is a simple program that can check and test any connection, whether it’s part of a local network or over the internet. It’s an ideal program for anyone with an internet server (especially a private videogame server) who wants to quickly check its response times. WinPing has a few clear advantages over similar programs. On one hand, the program barely takes up a few kilobytes of space (it’s not even 1MB) and doesn’t need to be installed. In other words, it can instantly be used with any computer and can be transported in a USB flash drive. On the other hand, this program is also easy to use, is available in over a dozen languages, and uses very little processing power. WinPing is a small, simple, and effective program that can test any connection in seconds. It's an alternative to Windows Ping that is worth looking into.

iArtwork

iartwork.net

iArtwork is a small tool that will help you locate any cover artwork missing from your iTunes library. The application gets a list of all the albums without 'artwork' and recovers it from Internet. You can review the covers recovered by iArtwork in the program's interface, and if you're not convinced, delete them and move on. If you double click on a particular album, iArtwork shows a preview of the suggested artwork; you can then click 'Previous' and 'Next' to see other possibilities. note: Requires iTunes 7.4 or later along with Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0

Free MP3 Cutter and Editor

Musetips

Free MP3 Cutter and Editor is a cute audio edition tool that allows us to make minor changes to audio files. You are just a few clicks away of better audio files. The program is so easy that it only allows you to apply fade in, fade out and delete parts of the audio track. It can be seen as a perfect choice or as a lack of options. It depends on your needs. By this way, Free MP3 Cutter and Editor is probably the easiest application to edit audio files but at the same time, it lacks some functions. It can be very useful if you only need those 3 simple functions, although we could expect something else.

Soundop

Ivosight Software Inc.

Soundop is a music editing, recording, and mixing tool for Windows with a well-designed interface where you can do everything you need! This is a brilliant composition suite that combines various indispensable functions in one application. With this application, you can work on various aspects of sound editing, from recording and editing waveforms to multi-track editing with its own synthesizer and sequencer. This application is also compatible with tons of editing mainstays like VST and VST3 instruments and effects, while maintaining your recording system's audio quality. Likewise, this application supports the usual MP3, WAV, WAV64, OGG, FLAC, and RAW recording and compression standards in PCM, among others. You can even import CD tracks. As for its interface, you can customize your workspace windows, which means you can use several tools at once, from amplification, normalization, and noise reduction to more advanced tools like high-quality effects: reverb, chorus, delay, echo, and professional presets.

Modem Spy

SoftCab, Inc.

Modem Spy is an application that works alongside your modem to carry out a number of tasks with your ongoing calls. Among other functions, Modem Spy can: - Automatically record telephone conversations. - Record speech through a microphone, working just like a Dictaphone. - Play back recorded messages via a telephone or PC speaker. - Automatically record all telephone calls. - Provide built-in automatic controls. - Send e-mails with attached recordings with a single click of the mouse. - Detect and display Caller ID. - Allow detailed notes and records to be made of any call quickly through its friendly interface. - Configure the caller ID pop-up window.

USBHelperInstaller

FailedShack

Sweet Dreams

Sven Bader

It's increasingly common to find people who use their computer as a TV, thanks to the countless possibilities that new technology offers for watching TV shows, movies, and even entire channels on the same device. However, this type of use has a problem: the PC doesn't include a default option that makes it possible to automatically mute the volume after a certain amount of time. Sweet Dreams has come up with a solution. Thanks to this efficient application, users can program the number of minutes after which the volume should be muted or turned down. The program includes three configuration parameters: the duration of the change in volume, the minute at which the program should gradually start decreasing the volume, and the final volume level you want. Also, Sweet Dreams lets you automatically shut down, hibernate, or put your PC to sleep once the process of turning down the sound has completed. You can even have it turn off your computer screen.

Open Image In New Tab

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Yet Another Window Resizer

System Design

Yet Another Window Resizer is a Firefox extension that lets you resize the browser’s window to whatever size you want. It is especially useful for web developers and designers who want to be able to quickly see any element in a specific size, for example. Yet Another Window Resizer comes with the following default resizes, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x1024. You can, however, add any custom size you want in the program options. To resize a window using Yet Another Window Resizer you simply have to right click on your mouse and select the 'Resize Window' option.

IEPlus

IEPlus Dev Team