Free Compression Software Recommendations

If you are tired of the frequent pop-up ads from domestic compression software, even the well-known WinRAR has not escaped this trend since the release of its personal free version. If you are still searching for a free, reliable, and ad-free compression software, the following two options are worth a try.

7-Zip

7-Zip is a completely free and open-source compression software. Compared to other software, it offers higher compression ratio but requires relatively more resources. If you need a software that provides powerful compression performance, then it is your best choice.

7-Zip official website: https://www.7-zip.org/

Bandizip

Bandizip is a reliable and fast compression software that supports WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, and other compression formats. It has very fast compression and decompression algorithms, and offers features such as multi-core compression, quick drag and drop, and high-speed compression.

Key Features

• Supported operating systems: Windows Vista/7/8/10 (x86/x64/ARM64)
• License: Free software (EULA)
• Full compression/decompression/browsing/editing applications
• Extracts over 30 formats, including RAR/RAR5/7Z/ZIP
• Compresses archive files with passwords and multi-volume methods
• Utilizes multi-core for fast compression

Bandizip official website: https://cn.bandisoft.com/bandizip/

Conclusion

Both 7-Zip and Bandizip are completely free, without any bundled software or pop-up ads. I have personally used both software and found that their overall functions are similar. In terms of appearance, Bandizip has a slightly higher aesthetic appeal. You can download and test them yourself.