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Archiver vs betterzip7/8/2023 Lastly, I fixed a few bugs and enhanced BetterZip’s stability.įind all the details in the version history. If you use Alfred, choose BetterZip > Install Alfred workflows from the menu to install the updated workflows. Since Apple removed Python 2 from macOS, I had to rewrite the Alfred workflows. If you ever run into this problem, set a size limit in BetterZip > Preferences > Quick Look.Īlso, after users requested it, I added an option to not have the BetterZip icon in the Finder contextual menu, only a plain text menu entry. Since compressed tar files can take a time proportionate to their size to list, it can stall the system for a long time, if you try to Quick Look a very large tar archive. ![]() I added a size limit for tar archives to be listed in the Quick Look extension. Anyway, there were a few user requests and bug fixes, I wanted to get out before the holiday season. ![]() It’s been a while since the last update, but BetterZip 5.2 has been running very well, and I have been busy working on BetterZip 6 already which I plan to release next spring. Bandizip looks good, is simple and does the job.BetterZip 5.3 - Bug Fixes and Stability ◆ This is a very nice choice for those who want to escape from using the usual tools for managing zip files. If you’re looking for applications other than those, then PeaZip (free), HaoZip (free), PowerArchiver (paid), BetterZip (paid) and KGB Archiver (free) are nice alternatives. You have probably heard of WinRar (mainly free), 7-Zip (free) and WinZip (paid), which are most popular tools for managing archives. You can also compress files using the options in Windows’ context menu. Other general features include support for Unicode (you can change text encoding via the “Code Page” button) and direct extraction to the destination folder with the Fast Drag & Drop feature. It can create self-extracting files (.EXE), multi-volume archives, and can also encrypt archives using two very secure methods: ZipCrypto and AES 256. If your computer is equipped with more than one processor, then Bandizip will automatically detect it and enable the multi-core feature. The main screen is divided into 2 areas: the central area for viewing the contents of ZIP archives, and a pane on the left, which includes a tree-view for navigating through directories inside zipped files and a preview screen for previewing images selected in the first area.īandizip supports the following file types for both extraction and compression: Zip(z01), ZipX(zx01), TAR, TGZ, 7Z(7z.001), LZH, ISO, EXE(e01).Īdditionally, there are various file types supported for extraction only: RAR(part1.rar, r01), ACE, AES, ALZ, APK, JAR, UDF, BIN and many others.Ī unique feature of Bandizip is its ability to archive files many times faster by taking advantage of multi-core processors. The toolbar has 8 buttons: Open, Extract, New, Add, Delete, Test, Columns and Code Page. There’s the menu bar at the top, and the toolbar below it. The application’s main interface is neat, and everyone can get familiar to it without much effort. ![]() You might make other options as well, since you’re already in the settings menu, or you can click “OK” and continue to the main window. Supported operating systems are Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 (32/64-bit), plus there’s a version for Mac OS X too.Īfter you have installed the program, the Settings window will open which asks you to select the file types that you want associated with Bandizip. It does offer however to install Honeyview, another program developed by Bandisoft. Then, you will be prompted to make a few basic settings (which are basically the common steps you come across in any typical program’s installation procedure) when you’re done, click “Install” and the main installation process will begin.Īs you can see from our antivirus report, the application has no malware included. After launching the installer, you are asked to choose installation language. The installation procedure is quite easy and is only a one step long. One of the main advantages of this program is its processing speed, as it supports multi-core compression. ![]() You can zip multiple files/folders, unzip compressed files, check them for corruption, etc. Of course it’s not easy to give up on popular ZIP programs such as WinRar, WinZip, 7-Zip and others, but you should definitely give this one a try, as it has a lot of features packed in a great interface. " Fast and free All-In-One Free Archiver."įrom the popular software company Bandisoft comes Bandizip, a freeware solution for all kinds of users who want to easily manage ZIP files.
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