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Description
GNU Gzip is a widely used data compression tool that was originally developed by Jean-loup Gailly for the GNU project, with the decompression component crafted by Mark Adler. This program emerged as an alternative to the older compress utility due to the restrictions imposed by Unisys and IBM patents on the LZW algorithm utilized by compress, which made its usage unfeasible. The improved compression efficiency offered by gzip serves as an additional benefit. You can find stable source releases on the primary GNU download server (available via HTTPS, HTTP, and FTP) and on various mirrors, with a recommendation to use a mirror whenever possible. Gzip compresses the specified files through the implementation of Lempel-Ziv coding (specifically LZ77). Typically, each file is transformed into one that carries the ‘.gz’ extension while preserving its original ownership modes, access rights, and modification timestamps. For certain operating systems, such as MSDOS, OS/2 FAT, and Atari, the default extension utilized is ‘z’. In cases where no files are provided, the program will compress data from the standard input and direct it to the standard output, ensuring versatile usage across different systems. This flexibility makes gzip an invaluable tool for efficient data management.
Description
PeaZip is a versatile and free file archiving tool that allows users to open and extract files from formats such as RAR, TAR, and ZIP. It is compatible with various operating systems, including Linux (x86_64 and x86), Darwin, macOS (both aarch64 M1 and Intel), MS Windows, ReactOS, and Wine, with experimental support available for Linux ARM and aarch64. This utility is built on open-source technologies derived from 7-Zip/p7zip, Facebook's Zstandard fast compressor, FreeArc, Google Brotli, the PAQ family of compressors, and the secure file archiving and encryption PEA project, among other free software tools. PeaZip stands out as a cross-platform application, maintaining the same comprehensive GUI on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and also offers a portable version. Supporting more than 200 archive formats, it includes powerful compression options like 7Z and ZPAQ, as well as faster alternatives such as Brotli and Zstandard, allowing users to easily convert between different archive types. Additionally, its user-friendly interface makes it accessible for both novice and advanced users alike.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
8 Zip
File Manager Pro
FileVoyager
Files&Folders
Metro Commander
MiXplorer Silver
Resec
Unreal Commander
Unzip One
Xdebug
Integrations
8 Zip
File Manager Pro
FileVoyager
Files&Folders
Metro Commander
MiXplorer Silver
Resec
Unreal Commander
Unzip One
Xdebug
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
GNU Operating System
Country
United States
Website
www.gnu.org/software/gzip/
Vendor Details
Company Name
PeaZip
Website
peazip.github.io