Which is the best file compression software ? except KGB Archiver

Please tell me which is the best file compression software which converts 1GB data to either 500MB or less than that.also mention how to do it with that software.Please don't tell me the KGB Archiver because it takes years to compress.

Same doubt with me too...Just say me the name of the s/w and method to compress it [i want the proper steps]..Rest i can do it myself :))

If you found anywhere the best compression steps then tell me.

R

I once compressed 100 mb files into a size less than 1mb. I had used powerarchiver and used the .7z extension with maximum compression level. It took a little bit extra time. But this 100 mb files were compressed to less than 1 mb

Ramakrishnan said:
I once compressed 100 mb files into a size less than 1mb. I had used powerarchiver and used the .7z extension with maximum compression level. It took a little bit extra time. But this 100 mb files were compressed to less than 1 mb

i have power archiver and 7zp but i tried to compress @ maximum level but nothing changes in the size.plz tell me the way to compress with 7zip or power archiver.

L

I think it depends upon what you are trying to compress. Text files can get compressed to very small sizes. Movies and pics do not, because they are already somewhat compressed due to their encodings. I'll try and find out more.
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Check out:

*www.maximumcompression.com/
Excellent site!! Great comparisions, sorted by various factors! Awesomenessessity!!!

Like I said, some file types are already compressed:

*computer.howstuffworks.com/question289.htm

*computer.howstuffworks.com/question408.htm

And, feature wise, I love IZArc, for windows

*www.izarc.org/

R

tech_mastermind said:
i have power archiver and 7zp but i tried to compress @ maximum level but nothing changes in the size.plz tell me the way to compress with 7zip or power archiver.

It depends on what you compress also. It is not clear what you tried to compress. If it is compressed files like mp3, video files, etc. there may not be any change in the compression level.

i use WinRAR and find it gr8. 7Zip is also gud. the compression ratio of 7Zip is better than RAR.

led_shankar said:
I think it depends upon what you are trying to compress. Text files can get compressed to very small sizes. Movies and pics do not, because they are already somewhat compressed due to their encodings. I'll try and find out more.
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Check out:

*www.maximumcompression.com/
Excellent site!! Great comparisions, sorted by various factors! Awesomenessessity!!!

Like I said, some file types are already compressed:

*computer.howstuffworks.com/question289.htm

*computer.howstuffworks.com/question408.htm

And, feature wise, I love IZArc, for windows
*www.izarc.org/

Thanks for the links !

L

@tech_mastermind: hope you find them useful.

and there are "better ways" to thank people in the forum you know

Now how to decide who compresses the most [winrar,7zip,winrar,IZArc e.t.c] depending on whether its text,image,document file

L

@Rakeshishere: The first link in my post has data for the best program for each type of file

led_shankar said:
@Rakeshishere: The first link in my post has data for the best program for each type of file

I knew that link way back but they recommend to use winRk and i have tried it seeing their tests but which 1 to finally believe (winrar,7zip,izarc or winrk or there are so many ....]

L

@Rakesh.... well, I guessit depends upon your need

BTW, please note this

Q. Why didn't you include program xxxxx ?
A. I try to keep the comparison benchmarks fair and transparent by only listing one single version of a program (the one with the best compression). For that reason I don't include clones of a program (like PAQ clones WinUDA, Emilcont and KGB), 'light' versions (like Durilca Light and PPMs) and programs without an own compression format (like PowerArchiver, ZipGenius, TUGzip). If you still think I missed a program please let me know!.

from the site's summary page.

I dont belive in watvr people saying..

They shud have a final word in the end that such and such s/w compresses the most and i can give u the steps to perform that compression

...If there is one and only it will be the best and u can save some hell lot of time dwnlng files and u can fit 1gb stuff in ur 700MB CD which will really save somany stuff

F

One more vote for 7-zip

L

rakeshishere said:
If there is one and only it will be the best and u can save some hell lot of time dwnlng files and u can fit 1gb stuff in ur 700MB CD which will really save somany stuff

That would be nice, but the sad fact is that it does not exist

And I'll say it again, it also depends on what you want to have compressed.

led_shankar said:
That would be nice, but the sad fact is that it does not exist

Dnt say this..It may/may not exist and the fact is none want to say the truth but give false ideas to the user

And I'll say it again, it also depends on what you want to have compressed.

I agree with u regarding this

L

I'd say you should go for features rather than anything else.....In case you come upon a particular situation wher you need high compression, just d/l the app

I use WinRAR 3.61 because it is the most used archive on the net and performs good too