The Software
Zip Genius is a freeware that helps you compress and decompress data in multiple formats.The software is comprehensive and feature packed with a straightforward interface.
Pros of Zip Genius :
1. Interface : It couldn’t have been better. The interface is no different from the windows that we are so used to. Large icons with texts in the toolbar leave nothing too concealed.
2. Features : It comes with features like make SFX,disk span,add signatures and comments,export file list,scan and zip,compare MD5 Sum, test archive, repair archive, encrypt/decrypt archive/password manager, accompanying FTP Client and a file cutter! Phew! All that for free! And hope I didn’t miss out anything!
3. Speed : It worked faster than WinRAR on my PC. The speed is thus better some of its non-free counterparts
Cons of Zip Genius :
Do let me know if you find any!
Bottom Line
The best things in the world come free! Its compression Ratio too is at par with the commercial counterparts if not any better. In short, why use cracked winrar or winzip when you can get the same features for free!
Software Details
Version: 6.0.3.1150
License: Free
Homepage: ZipGenius
OS Requirements: All Windows Versions
Rating
5 Dinos out of 5
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Rishabh
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm #
since u guys there, have given this tool full points, i would surely try this one out and will surely let u ppl know if there’s a con.. ;)
indyank
October 23rd, 2007 at 4:45 am #
mayank, tell me whether files compressed with this tool can be unzipped using any other utility as well….
The problem in using these less popular tools is,when you compress and send them to others,they may not have the relevant software to unzip it….
and it is difficult to convince/educate every recipient to install this…that is where winzip has an advantage, because of its early entry in this space….
Venkat
October 26th, 2007 at 11:15 am #
@indyank did you try jZip.It is also a freeware.
ReviewSaurus
October 26th, 2007 at 1:37 pm #
@ indyank : Hey…this one creates zip files so you can use any software to extract the files and guess what Venkat has already suggested you one of the other gem.