File Compression
File Compression:
When you need to download files from the Internet, or when you send digital files to our customer service representatives, we recommend you use a compression utility in order to make file size smaller. Compressed files are much faster to process. The software applications listed on the BFS website offer a wide range of file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx. We hope you find the BFS list of File Compression software a helpful aid for submitting future jobs and archiving past projects.
Windows
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.
- WinZip
WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.
Macintosh
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.