Portable Archivers: ZIP, RAR, TAR, 7Z, EXE

Portable Archivers include lightweight, no-install compression and decompression tools designed for use directly from a USB drive. These utilities support popular archive formats such as ZIP, RAR, TAR, 7Z, and EXE self extracting files, making it easy to compress, extract, and manage files on the go. Ideal for users who need fast, reliable file archiving without installing software on the host system, these tools are perfect for IT professionals, system administrators, and portable app enthusiasts.

7-Zip Portable - File Archiver Compression Tool

7-Zip

7-Zip Portable is a free and versatile zip and unzip tool, offering users a straightforward way to compress and extract files without the need for installation. As an open-source file archiver, 7-Zip supports a wide array of archive formats, making it a favorite among tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Its portable version adds convenience, allowing users to manage files directly from a USB device or other portable storage without leaving traces on the host computer.

MyZippa - Portable Archive Tool

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MyZippa is a lightweight and completely free batch archive creation utility that supports popular formats such as ZIP, 7Zip, and RAR. It is a great tool for compressing multiple folders or files simultaneously, streamlining the archiving process for personal or professional use. With its small size and portability, this makes for a practical solution for users who need a reliable file compression tool while on the go.

IZArc2Go - Portable Archiving Tool

IZArc2Go

IZArc2Go is a portable archiving tool that can be used to create or open many different types of compressed files including 7-ZIP, ACE, ARC, ARJ, BH, BZ2, CAB, DEB, GZ, HA, JAR, LHA, LZH, PAK, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR, TGZ, TZ, ZIP and ZOO. With IZArc2Go, you can create self extracting and password protected archives and also repair broken archives.

UPX - Executable Compressor

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UPX is a Portable Executable Compressor or Exe Packer that operates from a command line or drag and drop. This free executable compression utility allows you to compress executable files with an excellent compression ratio while still retaining fast decompression (compresses better than zip or gzip).

PeaZip Portable Archiver Utility

PeaZip - Portable Archiver

PeaZip portable is a PEA and ZIP archiver utility that supports flexible authenticated encryption, volume spanning, splitting and integrity checking. It can be used to work with 7Z, 7-Zip sfx, ACE, ARJ, BZ2, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, GZ, ISO, JAR, LHA/LZH, NSIS, OOo, PAQ/LPAQ, PEA, QUAD, RAR, RPM, split, TAR, Z, and ZIP archives. Additionally, this tool can be stored and will run directly from an external device such as a USB flash drive.

File Splitter

File Splitter

File Splitter is a free file splitting and file joiner tool. Much Like HJSplit, this tool can be used to split big files up into multiple file chunks and to merge those split chunks back into a singular file. This allows a user to send smaller pieces of a large file to recipients in portions that are small enough to send via email or other methods that restrict file size.

HJZip Zip and Unzip Archival Tool

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HJ-Zip is a small, user-friendly, standalone archive utility designed to zip and unzip files effortlessly. It also supports creating self-extracting Zip archives, making it a versatile tool for both beginners and advanced users. While its interface and functionality are simple, HJ-Zip includes many features typically found in premium archiving tools like WinZip and WinRAR. The best part? It’s completely free, making it an excellent addition to your portable USB toolkit.

File Joiner - Join Multiple Files into One File

File Joiner - Join Split Files

File Joiner is a lightweight and free file joining utility designed to reassemble split files into a single, usable output file. This tool is especially useful when dealing with files that have been divided into parts with extensions such as .001, .002, .003, etc. These split files are often the result of using a file splitter program to break large files into smaller segments for easier distribution or storage.

HJSplit File Splitter and Joiner

HJSplit File Splitter and Joiner

HJSplit is both a file splitter and file joiner in one. It is an entirely free utility makes splitting and joining files, simple! This portable software can be used to split large files into smaller chunks (.001, .002, .003 etc) so that they may be sent via email or other methods that typically impose file size limits for transmitting files. It can even split files larger than 10GB and checksums can be created. Split files can then be rejoined using HJJoin tool (also included) with HJ-Split.

AppCompactor - Portable Application Compressor

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AppCompactor is a free and portable application compression tool designed to help improve the performance of software when run from slower devices such as USB flash drives. With it, users can easily compress EXE, DLL, and other binary files within an application to reduce size and potentially increase launch speeds and runtime performance.

ArcThemAll Multi File Compression

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ArcThemAll is a free, portable file compression utility designed for batch processing of files and folders. Whether you need to compress multiple items simultaneously or create secure archives, this tool offers a simple yet powerful solution supporting popular formats like ZIP, UPX, and 7z. The tool's portable nature means you can run it directly from a USB flash drive without installation, making it ideal for users on the go.