jZip

jZip 2.0

jZip is more a completely free solution for you to do the compression of several files, reducing its size significantly. Similarly, it also brings the process of unpacking, supporting the formats that are most popularly used for the task.

In this way, you have access to a simple use of the program and that will be of great help when trying to send a very large item by email or even to open compressed packages on your computer. The program is very light and will not leave your locked machine while in operation.

Beware of extras

During the installation process, some screens are displayed in sequence, providing extra items to the procedure. The first brings the possibility of setting up the "MusicApp for Firefox" and if you do not want this change, clear the two alternatives present in the window and use the "Next" button to continue the procedure.

Then, a new screen offers "Music App for Internet Explorer", and here you must clear the two alternatives present in it. So as not to get more windows during the process, use the "Skip all" button. Now, just complete the installation.

Clean and nice screen

Those who deal with large files know how they can end up becoming a nuisance. In addition to busy for your storage space, transmit this kind of document over the Internet can become a real terror, since most email clients and instant messengers, have a size limit for the task.

Therefore, a good solution to this problem is to compress bulky files, making them at least a little smaller. The jZip offers a program option for you to accomplish the task, with a very clean and very nice interface. In addition, it also three views of the items.

This characteristic is easily changed using the "Style" button and just one click to make the switch. Although the application bring all its functions arranged in menus, the main options can be viewed directly on the screen, the button shape. Thus, it makes it easier to use, even for those who no affinity with this type of application.

Compression and decompression

To compress a file, open the program and drag the desired file to the Application screen reminding you can enter multiple items in the same procedure. Then click "New archive" and then enter the desired name for the item and the format in which you want to compression and are available 7z, ZIP, GZ, BZ2, RAR and TAR.

Once confirmed these characteristics, the operation is performed automatically and the document is stored according to the specified folder. The program also allows you to perform the operation using the context menu, something interesting in case you want to compress only a document, saving time.

The decompression process is performed in a similar manner, starting with "drag" the desired file to the program screen. Then click the "Extract" and made it, see that a new window opens. There, you can indicate the location where the material should be stored.