To provide an insight into the quality of software available for Linux, we have compiled a list of 24 useful free compression tools.
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Tag: compression
libbsc – high performance block-sorting data compressor
libbsc provides high performance lossless block-sorting compression with multithreading and optional NVIDIA GPU acceleration.
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20 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Image Compression Tools
This article recommends the best command-line image compression tools. They are all free and open source.
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CLP – compress, search and analyze logs
CLP compresses structured and unstructured logs while keeping them searchable, with web-based analysis, real-time ingestion and log processing.
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Akizip – graphical archive manager for GNOME
Akizip is a GTK 4 archive manager for GNOME that creates, extracts and inspects archives using the bundled 7-Zip engine.
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7 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Linux Archive Managers
We feature the best graphical archive managers.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Parallel Lossless Compression Tools
This roundup focuses on lossless compression tools which use multiple cores. Only free and open source software is included here.
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Kanzi – modern lossless data compressor
Kanzi is a modern, modular, portable, and efficient lossless data compressor.
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ZXC – lossless compression library and command-line tool
ZXC is a high-performance lossless compression library and command-line tool written primarily in C.
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lrzip-next – Long Range ZIP
lrzip-next is a long-range compression utility. The project builds on the original design with a large number of enhancements.
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Lzip – reliable lossless data compression for archiving
Lzip is a lossless compressor designed for reliable long-term storage, with integrity checks, multimember streams and recovery tools.
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PicSharp – cross-platform image compression
PicSharp is a cross-platform desktop image compression application built for performance and flexibility.
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t2sz – compresses a file into a seekable zstd
t2sz compresses a file into a seekable zstd, splitting the file into multiple frames.
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Ratarmount – access large archives as a filesystem
Ratarmount collects all file positions inside a TAR so that it can easily jump to and read from any file without extracting it
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cmix – experimental high-ratio lossless data compressor
cmix is an experimental high-ratio compressor combining context models, neural network prediction and intensive memory use.
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rapidgzip – parallel gzip decompression and random access
rapidgzip parallelises gzip decompression and adds random access, reusable indexes, stream analysis and a Python file interface.
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ouch – terminal compression and archive management utility
ouch simplifies terminal archiving with automatic format detection, compression, extraction, archive listings and accessibility features.
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OpaqueFiles – encryption software for secure file storage
OpaqueFiles encrypts and archives files with password-derived keys, compression and error correction. Explore its file protection features.
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PXZ – parallel xz-compatible compression utility
PXZ accelerates xz-compatible compression with multiple CPU threads, adjustable compression settings and configurable worker contexts.
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crabz – parallel compression utility written in Rust
crabz provides a Rust-based parallel compressor with gzip and related formats, adjustable compression levels and worker controls.
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