Essential Guide: File Compression Formats

File compression formats represented as a key on the keyboard

Welcome to our guide on file compression formats! In this blog post, we offer answers to the most important questions about file compression, explaining different formats, their history, and providing options for easily compressing your files. Whether you’re new to this topic or just want to know more, keep reading to discover the ins and outs of file compression and how it affects our digital lives!

A Bit of File Compression History

  • 1940s: Development of file compression methods begins, laying the groundwork for future advancements.
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Is RAR Better Than ZIP?

When it comes to making file archives, one usually chooses between ZIP and RAR. These two file types have been the top choices for decades. Is there a major difference between these two so that we can say one format is better than the other is?

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RAR vs. ZIP

Let’s have a closer look at these two formats from the following perspectives: compression ratio and, speed, availability, and licensing.… Read the rest