| Version | 18.01.04 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | ConeXware |
| Release date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Date added | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Os requirements | Windows XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10 |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 1,786,424 |
| Downloads per week | 2 |
| Price | $22.95 |
Description
PowerArchiver is a professional 64-bit/32-bit compression utility, with support for over 60 formats and an exclusive Advanced Codec Pack - .PA format with strongest/fastest compression.
PowerArchiver 64-bit version is optimized for maximum speed and performance, and will fully utilize your memory and CPU, by using all available cores. New .PA format has two modes - Optimized Strong and Optimized Fast. It offers best compression on the market due to specialized compressors for pdf/docx/jpeg/mp3/exe/text/image/sound formats. Overall .pa format is strongest/fastest format on the market today. Over 15 various codecs and filters work together to lower the size of your files. Exclusive PDF/DOCX/ZIP re-compression - up to 85% lower size. Special data de-duplication filter will significantly compress similar files. PA is really simple to use, it automatically selects best mode for each file. Machine learning is used to optimize codecs for best speed/compression ratio.
Multicore, unlimited size ZIP/ZIPX format support, superior when compared to other archivers. Fully compatible with WinZip and SecureZip. Support for PA, ZIP, RAR, ZIPX, 7-ZIP, CAB, PGP, TAR, XZ, GZIP, BZIP2, ISO (ISO9660 and UDF), ZPAQ, WIM, BH, LHA (LZH), XXE, UUE, yENC, MIME (Base 64), ARJ, ARC, ACE, MSI, NSIS, CHM, over 60 total. PowerArchiver 256-bit AES encryption is FIPS 140-2 validated for government use. Password Policies allow setup of a minimum password policy/rule. File Wiping wipes your temporary files by using DoD 5220.22-M suggested methods. Password Profiles let you easily use complicated passwords.
PowerArchiver has advanced GUI with beautiful skins, ability to chose many options. It fully supports 4K displays and large DPI. Touchscreen support. Other features include Encryption with OpenPGP, Backup, Burner, Secure FTP, Convert, Repair, Batch Extract, Batch ZIP, SFX Tool, Compression Profiles, Preview. Portable 32-bit and 64-bit versions available.
Review
PowerArchiver is a central one-stop compression shop that can handle all available formats.
Pros
Streamlined interface: Menus are grouped together in common sense categories, and the program is easy to figure out right away.
Compression and cloud: PowerArchiver can handle any form of compression you throw at it, including the fairly new 7 Zip format. It can also back up to cloud storage, handle your FTP, encrypt your files, and batch compress them all with just a few clicks.
Cons
Homegrown problems: PowerArchiver has been through a few versions already and is known to have versions released with known faults. Frequent updates are frustrating if you don't want to mess with updating or consulting the forum for work-arounds.
Small batch only: PowerArchiver doesn't do well with batches of over 100 files.
Bottom Line
PowerArchiver is a powerful and fairly reliable archive, compression, and encryption program. Given its fluid development, PowerArchiver is best suited for users who need a reliable hub for compression and who like being part of the development community.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of PowerArchiver 14.06.01.
