This Firefox add-on allows for online viewing of archive files and accessing their catalogs within the browser.
ArchView is a Firefox extension that allows users to open archive files online and access their catalogs, as well as preview or download individual files within the archive. It currently supports ZIP and RAR formats, making it a versatile tool for users who frequently work with compressed files.
One of the most notable features of ArchView is its ability to open an individual file without downloading the entire archive. It accomplishes this by only fetching the necessary portion from the server. This makes it an excellent tool for checking the contents of an archive before downloading.
ArchView also supports HTTP and FTP protocols and can handle local files via file: protocol. It can present an XUL or HTML interface, giving users the flexibility to choose their preferred display format.
With ArchView, users can access archive files directly from the web or FTP server, list the catalog of an archive file, and open or download individual files. It works seamlessly with Firefox and is platform-independent.
There are some limitations to ArchView, however. It cannot open SFX files or multi-volume archives, and it does not support RAR decoding without third-party software. It also cannot open encrypted files in ZIP or show RAR comments.
Overall, ArchView is a valuable tool for anyone who works with archive files regularly. Its ability to access and preview files without downloading the entire archive makes it a time-saving tool that is easy to use.
One of the most notable features of ArchView is its ability to open an individual file without downloading the entire archive. It accomplishes this by only fetching the necessary portion from the server. This makes it an excellent tool for checking the contents of an archive before downloading.
ArchView also supports HTTP and FTP protocols and can handle local files via file: protocol. It can present an XUL or HTML interface, giving users the flexibility to choose their preferred display format.
With ArchView, users can access archive files directly from the web or FTP server, list the catalog of an archive file, and open or download individual files. It works seamlessly with Firefox and is platform-independent.
There are some limitations to ArchView, however. It cannot open SFX files or multi-volume archives, and it does not support RAR decoding without third-party software. It also cannot open encrypted files in ZIP or show RAR comments.
Overall, ArchView is a valuable tool for anyone who works with archive files regularly. Its ability to access and preview files without downloading the entire archive makes it a time-saving tool that is easy to use.
What's New
Version 0.7.1: N/A