.: System Utilities - File Compression Programs : 1-15 programs listed after popularity

 1)   WinRAR 3.80
Powerful archiver and archive manager. RAR files can usually compress content 8 to 30 percent better than ZIP files. Main features are strong compression, processing of non-RAR archives, long filename support, self-extracting archives and more.
License:Shareware, 29.00 USD to buy Size: 1.18 MB

 2)   WinZip 10.0
Powerful, fast, easy-to-use Zip utility with AES encryption, Wizard and Classic interfaces, tight integration with Windows, e-mail support and more. Now available in Standard or Pro, offering new Explorer-style view and Zip task automation.
License:Shareware, 29.95 USD to buy Size: 5.65 MB

 3)   ALZip 7.0
Extract 36 and save 8 formats, split ZIP files, make self extractors (SFX, EXE), password protect zip files, recover lost passwords, command line, easy enough for kids, powerful enough for IT pros - Just a few reasons to download ALZip today.
License:Freeware, 0 USD to buy Size: 6.52 MB

 4)   Batch Unzip 2.0
It significantly simplify the unzip process. Usually, when we unzip a zip file(s), the simplest way is right click the zip file and select "Extract To Folder" on the popup menu, then unzip the file(s) to the
License:Shareware, 10 USD to buy Size: 0.02 MB

 5)   SFV Checker 1.19
SFV Checker uses CRC-32 technology to check each file and notifies you of any potentially bad, corrupt, incorrect size or missing files to save you hours of downloading only to find you have 1 file missing or the last file has a CRC checksum error.
License:Shareware, 8.95 USD to buy Size: 1.70 MB

 6)   WinUHA 2.0 RC1
It has a better compression ratio than ZIP, RAR, ACE, etc...
License:Freeware, 0 USD to buy Size: MB

 7)   Recovery Toolbox for RAR 1.1.8
Tool is designed to recover data from corrupted RAR files and archives. Tool recovers files from RAR archives and minimizes data loss during recovery. Repair password protected RAR archives. Fix .rsr files and restore data from corrupted RAR files.
License:Shareware, 27 USD to buy Size: 1.54 MB

 8)   ArcConvert 0.51a
This convertor can convert the following archives:7-ZIP/ LZH/ CAB/ ZIP/ ARJ/ ACE/ RAR/ TAR/ TGZ/ GZ/ Z/ BZ2/ YZ1/ YZ2/ GCA/ BEL/ RPM/ DEB/ BH/ Noa32/ HKI/ PAQAR/ SQX/ HA/ ZOO/ UHARC/ LFB/ ZLIB/ UCL/ IMP/ RS/ SPL/ APK/ Arc/ DZ/ MSI to many archive
License:Freeware, 0 USD to buy Size: 4.87 MB

 9)   ExtractNow 4.30
ExtractNow is a simple utility that allows you to extract multiple files quickly and easily.
License:Freeware, USD to buy Size: 0.81 MB

 10)   UltimateZip 4.0.2.16
UltimateZip is an easy to use archive utilty. With it's flexible user interface, UltimateZip is easy to use for first-time users and offers many features for power users. UltimateZip supports archive formates like: ZIP, RAR, ACE, 7-ZIP and more.
License:Shareware, 17.95 USD to buy Size: 3.24 MB

 11)   EasyZip 2.0
EasyZip contains all the features you would expect from a compression program / archive utility - you can read and extract zip format. EasyZip prides itself on its simple, smarter way of doing things throughout the whole application.
License:Shareware, 5.00 USD to buy Size: 10.35 MB

 12)   Zip Repair Tool 3.1
Zip Repair Tool is a robust recovery engine that secures the user against data loss in case of a zip damage. Its sophisticated recovery algorithm applies every means to recover zip files from errors. The ease of use makes zip repair but a snap.
License:Shareware, 29.95 USD to buy Size: 1,97 MB

 13)   PowerArchiver 9.63
PowerArchiver is an award-winning archive utility that provides support for most compressed and encoded files, as well as access to many powerful features and tools through an easy to use interface that seamlessly integrates with Windows Explorer. PowerArchiver natively supports ZIP, 7-Zip, CAB, LHA (LZH), TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, BH, RAR, ARJ, ARC, ACE, ZOO, GZ, BZIP2, XXE, MIME, UUE and yENC file formats. An internal viewer displays TXT, RTF, and more than 18 image formats.
License:Shareware, 19.95 USD to buy Size: MB

 14)   Zip Password Recovery 2.05
Zip Password Recovery is software that aids the user to recover lost or forgotten passwords for PKZip, WinZip and Zip files.
License:Demo, 19.99 USD to buy Size: 0.69 MB

 15)   PIM 1.25
PIM is a free and useful file compression utility with a high compression ratio. This program operates with a completely new PIM file format supporting the multimedia compression.
License:Freeware, 0 USD to buy Size: 0.39 MB