AhaView Free

Aha-Soft

This picture viewer will convert the way of seeing your photos and all kind of graphic files. From now on, viewing your pictures will not be a boring task, because you will be able to look a lot of them at a glance, and from the same window, change the name of the files or highlight one of them. You can also rename the pictures and undo it, so you will be able to correct mistake by a simple and comfortable way. It also lets you convert BMP into JPG and it supports BMP, JPG, JPEG, JFIF, GIF, PNG, ICO, CUR, ANI, PSD, WMF and WBMP. Maybe, its main feature is that it is not more than 1 MB sized and it can become a very useful tool to be used everyday.

Cool Resizer

Cool Circles Software

One of the functions we miss when using Windows is the picture resizer, although we can find some easy applications that allow us to resize our pictures without having to know a lot about photo edition. One of those applications is Cool Resizer. Cool Resizer is not an advanced photo edition program, it only allows you to resize the pictures, but it does it quickly, with no extra or difficult steps and the results are very good. The interface is very simple and intuitive, You have a file explorer where you can choose the folder and the pictures you want to resize. Choose the pictures you want to resize and preview them in the preview window. Once you choose the photo you want to resize, you only have to choose the output size and click the Resize button and you'll have the picture converteed and stored ina folder namedresized. If you want to resize your photos but you don't want to learn how to do it in a photo edition program Cool Resizer is a very good choice.

Seam Carving GUI

gaberudy

Seam Carving GUI is a free application for Windows that will give you the possibility of resizing your pictures and obtain really good results. Seam Carving GUI is the graphic user interface for the algorithm called CAIR that will resize your images, no matter if you want to make them bigger or smaller, you'll loose not even a bit of quality. It allows you to select some areas to keep their size or position. This feature can be also used to eliminate some parts of the screen. If you are searching for a method to resize your photos, Seam Carving GUI is totally free and the results obtained in our tests have been really good.

Fotosizer

Fotosizer.com

Fotosizer is a free application that allows you to process groups of pictures and apply them the same effect with just one click. You can resize all selected photos to the same size or perform a change according to percentage ratio. You can even invert width and height depending n the orientation of the photo. Fotosizer is also capable of keeping the aspect ratio of pictures, decrease quality, convert them into B/W and rotate them. You only have to choose the folder where pictures are stored in, the output folder and the conversion you want to apply. It's that easy! Formats supported by Fotosizer are the following: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TGA and GIF.

TicTacPhoto

Kordell & Kordell S.A.

TicTacPhoto is an intriguing tool that lets you create albums and calendars with your digital images or photography. You can also request them printed on leaflets or bound in your home. Specifically, with TicTacPhoto you can carry out 3 distinct creation types: conventional albums of a particular size, agendas with photos, and personalized calendars. Once you select what you want to create, the program will take you to the menu. TicTacPhoto's interface is ultra-simple, having two different modes -- Easy and Expert -- that, truth be told, hardly differ from one another. Among the distinct customizable album options, you can select the cover, font, background of every page, and much more.

Turbo Photo

stepok.com

Turbo Photo is a powerful photo edition tool for all those photo enthusiasts over there. A good tool for digital still camera owners who want to power up the photos they have taken. You will not need any advanced knowledge on photo edition to enhance your photos and make them look better than ever thanks to an intuitive wizard that will lead you throughout all the process and will indicate you what you have to modify. You only have to run the program and, step buy step you will solve many problems. The included functions are classified in 5 groups from photography aspect: transform, exposure, color, enhancement and frame&signature. You will see how good you are doing because you can compare results with the original photo during the process. Don't hesitate, Turbo Photo can be the perfect choice for a simple but effective photo edition, it may be the perfect companion for your digital camera.

ZipRemedy

OctaneSoft

ZipRemedy is a tool to recover the contents of any zipped file that might have been corrupted for some reason. Although the application can't do anything if the file didn't finish downloading (no application can), it can repair zipped files damaged by things like the computer freezing or suddenly shutting down, or the file transfer showing an error. The process is pretty simple: choose the damaged file, take a look at what it has inside (it can take some time to display this), and then unzip the content. That easy and straightforward. ZipRemedy is one of those apps that can never hurt to have on hand. It's not common for a zipped file to be damaged, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

IZArc2Go

Ivan Zaharie

IZArc2Go is the portable version of IZArc, a powerful file compressor that will allow you to move files and folders in a lighter way. IZarc2Go includes all the features that have made his brother an useful application. That means you'll enjoy all the power of IZarc on any computer. Store it on your USB removable disk. Then plug it in any computer and use it. Rememebr it can compress and decompress a lot of formats, including 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ, B64, BH, BIN, BZ2, BZA, C2D, CAB, CDI, CPIO, DEB, ENC, GCA, GZ, GZA, HA, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LIB, LZH, MDF, MBF, MIM, NRG, PAK, PDI, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TAZ, TBZ, TGZ, TZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, YZ1, Z, ZIP and ZOO.

ArcConvert

Dirk Paehl

ArcConvert is a simple utility which allows you to convert a compressed file into another compressed file with different extension. It supports a lot of file extensions and formats:: 7-ZIP/ LZH/ CAB/ ZIP/ ARJ/ ACE/ RAR/ TAR/ TGZ/ GZ/ Z/ BZ2/ YZ1/ YZ2/ GCA/ BEL/ RPM/ DEB/ BH/ Noa32/ HKI/ PAQAR/ SQX/ HA/ ZOO/ UHARC/ LFB/ ZLIB/ UCL/ IMP/ RS/ SPL/ APK/ Arc and more. All those file formats will be converted into the desired output format in the following range:: ZIP/ 7-ZIP/ CAB/ LHA/ TAR/ TGZ/ BZ2/ YZ1/ BGA/ RAR/ ACE/ NOA32/ HKI/ PAQAR/ UHARC/ YZ2/ DZ/ HA. ArcConvert also includes a tool to check if the file is corrupt or damaged.

Eazel

Emule TV

Eazel is a powerful compressor especially designed to manage files on the Internet. The program is loaded with very useful functions allowing you to create ZIP, EAZ (own format of the program) and other files in addition to allowing the decompression of the most common files like RAR, ZIP, ACE, ARJ... Additionally, when compressing and decompressing, Eazel guarantees a speed superior to the one from other famous applications inside the field of compression. The program compresses and converts the multimedia files into little compressed files that are completely recommended to send and receive through the Internet. Eazel also includes a complete tool to make safety copies so you can choose which files and folders to include or extract, plan the regularity of the copy making, use different storage options, include the date when it was made, etc. In addition, you can protect the compressed file with a password and even determine the range of compression. You can automatically send the file you obtain by e-mail, record it on a CD/DVD or upload it to your FTP server.

ExtractNow

ExtractNow

ExtractNow allows you to decompress one or several files at the same time really fast and with just a click. ExtractNow is totally free and it includes a lot of features included in programs you have to pay to use them. You can use drag&drop to decompress files, It saves a detailed historial of the actions done, automatic deleting files after extraction, fast selection of destiny folders,... and all this is housed in a simple, useful and easy to use interface. ExtractNow supports ZIP, RAR, ISO, BIN, IMG, IMA, IMZ, JAR, GZ, LZH, LHA and SIT compressed formats.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2023

Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky has been battling viruses for years and it will continue doing it, so its virus database is one of the biggest ones.. Kaspersy has been awarded several times because of its reliability. It doesn’t need a lot of memory to run perfectly and detect on your computer a big number of viruses and maybe the most important, prevent them. Kaspersky will find the viruses even if they are encrypted as compressed files. In addition you can update it evry week or when an alert is evident. IOne thing is sure, if you have kaspersky installed you can surf the internet safely and this is a very good reason to hae it installed.

Easy RAR Recovery

MunSoft

RAR Recovery Easy is a tool through which we can retrieve items from RAR archives in poor condition, partially damaged or corrupted. The program allows us to work with files created by any version of Winrar and other similar tools. In addition, we can even retrieve documents from within RARs over 4GB. We scan hard drives and portable storage devices for damaged WinRAR files. But yes, to retrieve the items you need inside to buy a license, as the trial version only scans do not recover. All of us has ever damaged a compressed file, and it is in those moments, rare though annoying, in which RAR Recovery Easy proves to be really useful.

WorkinTool File Compressor

workintool

RAR File Open Knife

Philipp Winterberg

RAR File Open Knife is an application that allows you to decompress RAR-formatted files much faster than if you were using the original program. Now, you don't get any additional features with this program. You just drag and drop the file that you want to open into the program window, and in a matter of seconds (or minutes if the file is exceptionally large) you'll have your information perfectly decompressed into its destination folder. In other words, the only thing you can use this tool for is to decompress documents in winrar. It does it so fast that you'll wonder how you were ever able to wait so long in the past. RAR File Open Knife is an intriguing application for anyone who frequently downloads large files, since it should save you lots of time when you want to open them.

BitDefender Free Edition

BitDefender

Bitdefender is a first class product with excellent detection rates. Everybody knows it's very important to have your PC protected while you surf internet and use programs lent by your friends. If you are usually downloading programs and entering P2P networks, it's good to be protected and Bitdefender is a really good choice. It will protect our system against lots of virus, spyware, trojans, adware,... It doesn't affect the performance of your system, so you can install it and you won't notice it's running. Update it daily and keep your PC safe. It's easy to use, just run it and let it erase any malware that could affect your PC. Don't hesitate, Bitdefender is one of the top antivirus you can find and it is totally free.

RarZilla Free Unrar

N/A

Since it was published, RAR compression format has been really successful. Nowadays, this format is as familiar as ZIP, and we see how day by day new developers create applications to use it. RarZilla Free Unrar is a totally free application to use RAR compression format in an easy and fast way. It's very easy to use, inn fact you won't have to learn how to use it. It decompress the files just by using drag&drop, right clicking the file and choosing the right option or, finally, double-clicking the compressed file. All this make RarZilla Free Unrar to be a good choice if we need to deal with RAR-compressed files.

HalZip

HalZip

JustZIPit

Free-backup.info

JustZIPit is a very simplified tool whose aim is to help you creating ZIP files. After you install it, you will realize that the program does not have a proper interface, and that is because to use it you only have to right-click on the file or group of files you want to compress and in the contextual menu, it will appear as a more function. JustZIPit will allow you to create a ZIP file just clicking the option in the contextual menu and email it using the predetermined email client. A very simple tool which will simplify you the task of compressing files.

PentaZip

PentaWare, Inc.

PentaZip is more than a file compression and decompression tool. It supports multiple formats, including: ACE, ARJ, ARC, LZH/LHa, CAB, GZip, RAR, TAR, ZOO and BH. You can use PentaZip to create self-extracting SFX files. In addition, you can view all of the formats before decompressing files (MP3, DOC, XLS, HTML, RTF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, EPS, CMP, Adobe PSD, GIF, TIFF, PCX, TGA, PCD, AutoCAD DXF, AutoCAD DWG, ICO, WMF, AVI, MOV, MPEG, WAV, TXT and others). Its outstanding features include the ability to convert from one format to another, the data security and protection it offers, the possibility of planning how it runs and the multiple data interface (MDI) which allows you to work with more than one file at the same time, as well as many more management tasks. Of course, the interface integrates perfectly with Windows, and with a simple click of the button you can create compressed or self-extracting files, attach them to an email, see the content of compressed files, etc.

CatCompress

Jing Tang

CatCompress is a comprehensive file zipper with such a simple interface that even the least advanced users will find in it the perfect tool to compress and extract zip files without any trouble. This program is compatible with just about every compression format, including catcp, rar, zip, 7z, wim, arj, bz2, bzip2, cab, cpio, deb, dmg, exe, fat, gz, gzip, hfs, iso, lha, lzh, lzma, ntfs, rpm, squashfs, swm, tar, taz, tbz, tbz2, tgz, tpz, tpz4, txz, whd, xar, and vhd. Just open the program to start managing your files. Once open, you can see your system's folder tree and all the different options it includes. For one, you can create a compressed file by choosing any of the documents on your computer. Give it a name and save it anywhere on your hard drive. Secondly, you can unzip any compressed file and view or use its content in just seconds. You can also view the documents inside a compressed file without having to unzip it and delete zipped folders you no longer want. CatCompress is, in short, a great alternative to other compression programs.

Simplyzip

Dirk Paehl

With this free full featured program you will be able to do several tasks related with the file compression. It includes more features apart from the usual ones. With this tool you will be able to check ZIP files, divide them, modify, create backups and convert ZIP-SFX into ZIP and viceversa. SimplyZIP supports ZIP, CZIP, ACE, CAB, RAR, TAR, GZIP, LZH, BZ2, SQX, RS, UUE, XXE, BASE64, UCL, ARJ, ZLIB, RPM, DEB, 7-ZIP, SQX,UCL,RS, ZIP-SFX/LHA-SFX and Base64. A very good choice if you need to work with ZIP files.

ZipGenius Suite

zipgenius.it

ZipGenius Suite is one of the best free file compression tools out there. The program offers its own FTP server, automatic email sending and support for dividing files in different parts. ZipGenius Suite supports a long list of formats, including: ZIP, CZIP, CAB, ARJ, RAR, ARC, ZOO, LZH, LHA, ACE, PAK, UUE, XXE, MIM, B64, Z, TAR, TAZ, TGZ, GZ, JAR, WAR, EAR... Without any doubt, ZipGenius Suite is one of the best alternatives to Winzip.

Daterio

Juan Arley hincapie Cofles

Daterio is a planner program that will remain imbedded on the upper right hand side of your desktop, so you can access your events and view your to-do's instantly. The program includes a telephone directory, appointments calendar, the ability to print a list of your daily appointments, visual and sound notifications when an appointment is almost due or has been completed, and even the option to insert a logo so you can print off a business card. The program also supports working within a LAN, allowing you to add events remotely, or even export your the information on your calendar in Excel format so you can use it on another program. Daterio is a very useful software program for those that are busy very often or that have lots of appointments. Thanks to Daterio, you can easily access your planner when you are at your computer, which will surely help you to not forget any appointment you may have.

Zip Repair

GetData Pty Ltd

How many times have you waited anxiously to download a program, only to discover that you can't open it due to some error? Now you have the ability to correct those errors and defeat corrupt files, thanks to Zip Repair. Zip Repair is a small but effective tool that will search and solve errors within ZIP file archives. Simple to use, the program will help you recover those files that you thought were lost, without needing to do anything complicated. You just have to select the file you need repaired, click the appropriate button, and the files will be good as new and ready to use.

AVG Free

AVG Technologies

AVG Antivirus is one of those free tools that do the work others do for a lot of money. AVG look for viruses in your PC, eliminate them and quarantine the files, but it includes more features to be customized by you. You can decide a lot of things on the process of looking for and destroying viruses. We can say that you have the control and AVG is in your hands. AVG allows you to scan e-mail with advanced technologies, and you can combine it with your E-Mail client (Eudora, Outlook, Thunderbird,...) It also includes a guide to create a HD rescue disk which can be very useful if you need to clean your computer. The latest version of AVG Anti-Virus Free has rolled the old Test Center and Control Center into one so it is much easier to use.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft

For some time now, Microsoft has been developing its own antivirus software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a pack of tools designed for Windows 7 and earlier that adds a number of non-standard features for protecting your computer, including a comprehensive antivirus software called Windows Defender. Microsoft Security Essentials is a real-time protection system that will protect your computer from all kinds of malware - like viruses, rootkits, and spyware - by analyzing your computer and alerting you whenever it detects unfamiliar and potentially dangerous elements. It detects malware by consulting its huge database which is constantly and automatically updated. You can use it without an Internet connection, too, so it can analyze your computer even if it's not online. It also consumes very little resources, unlike antivirus suites made by third parties. This makes Microsoft Security Essentials an ideal solution since it won't affect the use of your computer while it works. The program is divided into several sections: analysis, upgrade, history, and configuration. If you don't have much experience, you can focus on the first two. In the history section, you can check what was found when your computer was analyzed. It shows the detected items, quarantined items, and allowed items. In the configuration section, you can schedule scans, automate tasks, modify protection options in real time, add files and folders to the exclusion list, and edit advanced antivirus settings. For all these reasons, Microsoft Security Essentials is a great choice if you're looking for a free, lightweight, and reliable antivirus software.

QuickZip

Joesph Leung

The best thing about this application is that, in just 4 megabytes, it manages to gather an encryptor, an extractor, a reader, and a file scanner. It can read up to 40 different file extensions: HTML, TXT, CSV, PDF, or ZIP. For the latter, you can check out its content even before you extract the file. With this application, you can run the entire process of installing a document: extract the file, scan it for viruses, and install it. You can also use additional features like file encryption. Even though nowadays there's a great variety of programs that perform such features, some of which are even included in Windows by default, this program simplifies the task by gathering all of them into just one application.

PeaZip Portable

PeaZip

PeaZip is a file compression and decompression tool that supports various formats and introduces a new one: the file type Pea, which is an acronym for the following words: pack, encrypt, authenticate. Pea is an open-source format that is known for archiving, compression and multi volume file split in a single passage. But there's even more--it supports object level integrity checking and authenticated encryption. Furthermore, PeaZip can work with the following other formats: GZip, Tar, Zip, 7z, Z, BZip2, etc. Lastly, thanks to this mobile version, you can enjoy all the program options from any mobile storage device because it doesn't require installation.

Free UPX Portable

Rare Ideas LLC

The UPX format is excellent for quickly compressing or decompressing executable files without causing them to suffer from memory overload or any other problems. If you're looking for an effective tool that enables you to compress or open UPX files, Free UPX Portable might be just what you need. Free UPX Portable is easy to use thanks to its simple, intuitive interface. If you want to compress executable files, all you need to do is drag and drop them into the main window, select the profile that you need from a list, and click the 'Compress' button. This program also gives you easy access to the command line parameters of UPX, so you can see detailed information about each compressed file, including its original size, compressed size, and the version of UPX used. And with this portable version you can use the program on any computer without having to install a thing.