File Compression & Utilities
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending project files to our customer service representatives, you'll need a compression utility to make your files smaller. The software applications listed offer a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx. Our list of File Compression software is a good starting place for helping you send or archive your files. Also included here is a utility to divide large files into smaller ones to fit across multiple discs.
Windows
- Chainsaw
Chainsaw is a free file splitting tool to split large files into smaller ones. Very simple drag and drop interface. Creates .bat file to put parts together again.
Main Features:
* Intuitive user interface
* No setup required - Chainsaw consists of just 2 files
* Input file size may be greater than 2GB
* Chunk size up to 2GB
* Predefined sizes for most media e.g. CD-ROM, DVD etc.
* All your settings are saved between sessions
* You may redirect output to any drive or path
* It is free. No obligations, no strings attached
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.
- WinZip
WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.
Macintosh
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.