7.3. Tools
Compression applications
Windows 7 operating systems (and its newer versions) provide the possibility to compress files as .zip.
| Name | Operating system | Description |
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| 7-Zip |  |
Open source, simple interface. |
| PeaZip | |
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| IZArc |  |
Accepts many compression formats. |
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Well-known for the .RAR option, but it does not include as many formats as the tools listed above. |
| The Unarchiver |  |
A manager for compressed files that is included in Apple operating system. Accepts many formats for de-compression, but only provides .zip files. |
Sending files on-line
| Nom | Icona | Descripció |
|---|---|---|
| pCloud Transfer |  |
Up to 5GB-files may be sent. Free, no registration required. Easy to use, you just need to drag the file and include the recipient’s e-mail. File encryption is also available. |
| WeTransfer |  |
Up to 2GB-files may be sent. As in the tool listed above, you just need to include the recipient’s e-mail and the sender’s e-mail (they will send the sender an e-mail when the recipient has downloaded the files). Apart from the previously mentioned option, a link may be generated to decide how to share the files. The basic plan is enough for an occasional use, but a paid plan with better features is also available. |
| DropSend |  |
This is a paid tool, but it includes a free plan where files may be shared within some limits. Files up to 4GB may be downloaded (max. 5 transfers per month). |
| Filemail |  |
Files up to 30 GB may be sent using the free version, but they will only be available for download for a week. |
Cloud storage
You may also use the tools described in the “Cloud storage” strategy and share the link with the recipient, so that he/she may download the file: Dropbox, Drive, Outlook…