Express Zip Software
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 Screenshot of Express Zip on Windows 10 | |
| Developer(s) | NCH Software |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 June 2010 |
| Stable release | 5.20 (Windows)
/ 30 October 2018.[1] |
| Written in | C++ |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Windows XP and later Mac OS X 10.5 and above |
| Size | 1.797 MB |
| Available in | 6 languages |
List of languages English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean | |
| Type | File Compression |
| License | Trialware |
| Website | www |
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Express Zip Software is a file compression and archiving program published by NCH Software for Windows and Mac operating systems. It offers users the ability to open, manage, archive, extract, and compress digital documents into .zip, .tar, .tgz, .wim, .arj, and .lzh as well as additional archive formats. Express Zip can also encrypt data, convert file formats, and back up files[2]. Express Zip allows users to burn archived files directly to optical media backups. [3] The most used version is 2.28, with over 64% of all installations currently using this version. While about 44% of users of Express Zip come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and the United Kingdom.[4]
Features
The Express Zip program window includes buttons to open an existing archive file, create a new archive, add files or folders to an archive, remove files from an archive, open a selected file, and convert an existing archive into another archive file type. Manage zip files by editing or moving contents. Express Zip can be used to create archives and to open archives. Archives can be encrypted and password protected.[5] The program has the ability to convert archives to zip from other formats as well as split large zip files into smaller parts with multi-part split zip archives. Users may password protect zip files containing sensitive documents.
Express Zip supports opening and extracting zip, rar, cab, tar, 7z, iso, zipx, lzh, arj {additional formats}. Archives can be converted to .zip, .tar, tgz, wim, arj, lzh and {additional} file archive formats. Archived or compressed files can then be burned to CD.
Interface
Quick access tools are available as icons on the toolbar to open or extract files, add or remove files and folders, encrypt, email or burn, and an options tab provides for customizing the settings of the various tools.[6] A comprehensive browser-based but locally-stored Help file explains everything from getting started to Command Line options. [7] The program allows users to drag and drop files into the archive without problems. [8]
Uses
Express Zip allows users to compress large data files for writing them to disc or e-mail, as well as decompress zipped downloads.[9] The software can also be used as a regular backup tool, by archiving the files you'd like to back up and then burning them to a DVD or CD disc with the built-in CD burning tool. Express Zip handles both compression and decompression of file archives and supports encrypted archives as well. [10]
Size & Compatability
Express Zip is compatible with all recent versions of the Windows OS, and is small, in terms of resource use. [11] The program is also compatible with Mac OS X versions 10.5 and above. [12]At just under 1MB, Express Zip is small, but it's big on the features users expect in a zip tool, such as Explorer shell integration and compatibility with many types of archive files, including 7Z, RAR, and ISO.[13] This utility compares well with others such as WinZip but has the advantage of being free.[14]
Install
There are two versions of Express Zip, a free version and a premium version that you pay for. The free version is fully featured, but intended for non-commercial use only. [15] A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is expresszip.exe.[16]
Supported formats
Input
Express Zip supports files in the following file formats[17]: .zip, .jar, .nco, .rar, .cab, .gz, .tgz/tar.gz, .7z.ajr, .bz2, .lzh, .xz, .z, .iso, .img, .dmg, .wim, .zipx, .bkz, ,apk, .zab
| Format | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| .zip | Yes | Yes |
| .jar | Yes | Yes |
| .nco | Yes | Yes |
| .rar | Yes | Yes |
| .cab | Yes | No |
| .tar | Yes | Yes |
| .gz | Yes | Yes |
| .tgz/.tar.gz | Yes | Yes |
| .7z | Yes | Yes |
| .ajr | Yes | No |
| .bz2 | Yes | Yes |
| .lzh | Yes | No |
| .xz | Yes | Yes |
| .z | Yes | Yes |
| .iso | Yes | Yes |
| .img | Yes | Yes |
| .dmg | Yes | No |
| .wim | Yes | Yes |
| .zipx | Yes | No |
| .bkz | Yes | Yes |
| .apk | Yes | No |
| .zab | Yes | No |
Output
Files can be added to the following archive outputs: .zip, .7z, .tar, .tgz/tar.gz, .wim, .lzh, .arj.
| Format | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| .zip | Yes | Yes |
| .7z | Yes | Yes |
| .tar | Yes | Yes |
| .tgz/.tar.gz | Yes | Yes |
| .wim | Yes | Yes |
| .lzh | Yes | Yes |
| .arj | Yes | Yes |
Users
Express Zip is used for file archiving, unzipping, and encryption by individuals as well as businesses. Educational institutions use and recommend Express Zip to students[18]
Controversy
Previously, Express Zip and other NCH products came bundled with optional browser plugins like the Conduit[19] and Chrome toolbars. These toolbars sparked complaints from users and triggered malware warnings from AV software companies such as Norton and McAffee. NCH Software has since removed all toolbars, browsers, and 3rd party app offerings in all program versions released after July 2015.[20]
References
- ↑ "Express Zip File Compression Software Versions - NCH Software".
- ↑ "Top-Rated File Compression Software". TopTenReviews. Archived from the original on 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ↑ "Express Zip Editor's Review". tom's guide. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ↑ "Express Zip". Should I Remove It?. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Express Zip – Create Archives, Open Archives". FindmySoft. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
- ↑ "FreewareFiles Editor's Review". FreewareFiles. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "CNET Editor's Review". CNET. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Express Zip File Compression: Quickly create, encrypt, extract ZIP files". The Windows Club. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Softonic Review". Softonic. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Zipping, Unzipping and File Compression Software. Create and manage zip files". LO4D. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "FreewareFiles Editor's Review". FreewareFiles. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "CNET Editor's Review Express Zip Free Mac Compression Software for Mac". CNET. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "CNET Editor's Review". CNET. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Softonic Review". Softonic. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Express Zip File Compression Software". FILEHIPPO. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Softonic Review". Should I Remove It?. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ↑ "Express Zip File Compression - What file formats does Express Zip Open?". www.nchsoftware.com. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
- ↑ "Express Zip Download Free | North Ridge High School". nrhs.mancd.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ↑ "NCH toolbars". www.shouldiremoveit.com. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ↑ "NCH Software Safety Guarantee". www.nch.com.au. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
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