This software is a fast compression utility for ZIP, RAR, ISO, and 7-zip files, optimized for multicore processors. It supports over 30 different formats and includes features such as FIPS 140-2 Certified Encryption, OpenPGP, Cloud Browser, Backup, Burner, FTP, and tools. The interface is user-friendly and it offers full support for Windows 7 and 8.
PowerArchiver is an excellent compression software that comes loaded with features and is extremely user-friendly. It is one of the best archivers present in the market and offers superior support for ZIP and ZIPX formats compared to other software. Unlike other zippers, it is the only one fully compatible with WinZip and SecureZip. It also supports multicore compression, making it possible to use unlimited cores and thereby increasing the compression speed by 2x to 16x.
The software is famous for being the fastest RAR extractor in the market, beating official WinRar by 10% to 30%. Moreover, it fully supports new RAR 5.x formats. The feature that sets it apart from others is its support for various formats for read and write, such as ZIP, RAR, ZIPX, 7-ZIP, CAB, PGP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, ISO (ISO9660 and UDF), BH, LHA (LZH), XXE, UUE, yENC, MIME (Base 64). Along with these, it also supports read and extract functionality for other formats such as RAR (5.x), ARJ, ARC, ACE, MSI, NSIS, CHM, DMG, RPM, CPIO, VHD, XAR, LZMA, SquashFS, CramFS, ZOO, and WIM.
PowerArchiver is FIPS 140-2 certified for government use when it comes to AES encryption. It is also the only zip software that supports Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) and UAC elevation, allowing users to zip any file on their computers, even databases or Outlook PST files that are in use. Password Policies enable users to set up minimum password policies to ensure that they enter passwords with the right length and character combinations.
Other features include File Wiping, which wipes temporary files by using DoD 5220.22-M suggested methods for clearing and sanitizing information on writable media, and Password Profiles. Users can set up Password Profiles, which they can select from a dropdown menu during password entry, saving time.
The software has a new Encryption Suite with full OpenPGP support as well as Cloud browser that supports Dropbox, Amazon S3, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box.Net and Azure. Encryption Suite makes it easy to encrypt and decrypt hundreds of files at the same time. The software also integrates with WinRAR if you have it installed, allowing users to compress to RAR 4/5 formats.
The software also includes other features such as Backup, Burner, Secure FTP, Convert, Encode, Repair, Batch Extract, Batch ZIP, SFX Tool, Merge Tool, Compression Profiles, Preview, Skins, Ribbon interface, and much more. Overall, PowerArchiver is a reliable and feature-rich compression utility that is definitely worth a try.
The software is famous for being the fastest RAR extractor in the market, beating official WinRar by 10% to 30%. Moreover, it fully supports new RAR 5.x formats. The feature that sets it apart from others is its support for various formats for read and write, such as ZIP, RAR, ZIPX, 7-ZIP, CAB, PGP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, ISO (ISO9660 and UDF), BH, LHA (LZH), XXE, UUE, yENC, MIME (Base 64). Along with these, it also supports read and extract functionality for other formats such as RAR (5.x), ARJ, ARC, ACE, MSI, NSIS, CHM, DMG, RPM, CPIO, VHD, XAR, LZMA, SquashFS, CramFS, ZOO, and WIM.
PowerArchiver is FIPS 140-2 certified for government use when it comes to AES encryption. It is also the only zip software that supports Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) and UAC elevation, allowing users to zip any file on their computers, even databases or Outlook PST files that are in use. Password Policies enable users to set up minimum password policies to ensure that they enter passwords with the right length and character combinations.
Other features include File Wiping, which wipes temporary files by using DoD 5220.22-M suggested methods for clearing and sanitizing information on writable media, and Password Profiles. Users can set up Password Profiles, which they can select from a dropdown menu during password entry, saving time.
The software has a new Encryption Suite with full OpenPGP support as well as Cloud browser that supports Dropbox, Amazon S3, SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box.Net and Azure. Encryption Suite makes it easy to encrypt and decrypt hundreds of files at the same time. The software also integrates with WinRAR if you have it installed, allowing users to compress to RAR 4/5 formats.
The software also includes other features such as Backup, Burner, Secure FTP, Convert, Encode, Repair, Batch Extract, Batch ZIP, SFX Tool, Merge Tool, Compression Profiles, Preview, Skins, Ribbon interface, and much more. Overall, PowerArchiver is a reliable and feature-rich compression utility that is definitely worth a try.
What's New
Version 14.00.32: RAR 5.x format support, Encryption Suite with OpenPGP, Cloud Browser with Dropbox, Amazon S3, Microsoft SkyDrive, Google Drive, Box.net and Microsoft Azure support.