In case you're still looking for a compression tool with support for most archive formats out there, there are a handful of choices that can accommodate your needs and one of the apps that can be included on that list is IZArc.
The program comes a very simple interface, but the real power relies under the hood. The list of formats it supports is impressive and includes 7-ZIP, ACE, ARJ, CAB, JAR, LHA, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TZ or ZIP to name just a few of the most common ones.
IZArc brings to the table a solid set of features like advanced compression, drag and drop support, multi-volume creators, Zip encryption, UnSFX executable creation, file searching directly into archives and even more.
Just as expected, IZArc perfectly integrates into the Windows context menu, so you won't have any problem extracting files from archives on the fly. A nice feature we came across is the archive conversion capability that can turn any less known package into a more familiar ZIP or similar file.
During our test, IZArc worked impressively smooth, although it might seem to have some sort of issues when it comes to dealing with larger archives. It slows down the system a little bit when striving to extract files from archives over 100 MB, but it works just fine with the other ones.
All things considered, IZArc puts up a very good performance and enables users to effortlessly manage any type of archive. Also, the strong feature pack that accompanies this utility certainly helps it make the list of recommendations.
What's New in This Release:
· Fixed: When editing nested file it is saved in wrong directory
· Fixed displaying of large file size value in archive properties dialog
· Fixed ordering of the toolbar buttons
· Fixed support for GZ archives with 64 bit information into the header
· Fixed opening of file from an archive when there are more than one file with the same name
· Fixed extracting files from an archive with PK Zip v2.0 encryption
· Added new functionality: Extract an archive on double click instead of open it with IZArc
· (Options >Configuration >Explorer Enhancements: "Extract on double click")
· Added support for ARC archives with compression type 4
· Added possibility to extract .EXE files (only supported types) from the IZArc context menu
· Added default "Solid Archive" option for 7ZIP archives in configuration dialog
· Added an option in Extract dialog to close IZArc after extract operation
· Updated UnRar library to version 4.20
· Updated translations
Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:
· Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function