By driveboosterFile Compression and Extraction: 7-Zip
Windows includes native support for simple zipped files, but anything beyond the basics requires a more powerful tool. While this isn’t the most exciting software category, a file extractor is still a must-have PC app so you can work with any kind of archived files you might encounter.
7-Zip is the gold standard for file compression and extraction apps. It’s small and installs in seconds, is easy to use, and stays out of your way when you’re not using it. Those who need advanced features will still find them in 7-Zip, though.
The only drawback of 7-Zip is its aged, spartan appearance. If you can’t get over that, take a look at PeaZip, which is a similar tool with a much more attractive UI. Either way, you certainly don’t need to pay for tools like WinRAR.
Download: 7-Zip (Free)
Download: PeaZip (Free)