Batch Convert to Compressed File

A Windows desktop utility for batch compressing files to .7z or .zip formats and for verifying the integrity of existing compressed archives.

Overview

Batch Convert to Compressed File is a Windows application that provides a simple user interface for compressing multiple files into individual archives and verifying the integrity of existing compressed files.

Key Features

• Batch Compression: Compress multiple files into individual archives in a single operation
• Multiple Format Support: Create .7z or .zip archives
• Comprehensive Archive Verification: Verify integrity of .7z, .zip, and .rar archives with detailed CRC checking
• Real-time Progress Tracking: Detailed progress indicators, logging, and write speed monitoring
• Flexible File Management:
  • Option to delete original files after compression
  • Automatically move verified archives to "Success" or "Failed" folders
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive, clean Windows application with real-time statistics

Supported File Formats

Compression Output

• .7z files (7-Zip archives)
• .zip files (ZIP archives)

Verification Support

• .7z files (7-Zip archives)
• .zip files (ZIP archives)
• .rar files (RAR archives)

Requirements

• Windows 7 or later
• .NET 9.0 Runtime
• Included 7z.dll (multi-architecture support)

Installation

1. Download the latest release.
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice.
3. Run BatchConvertToCompressedFile.exe.

Usage

Compressing Files

1. Select the "Compress Files" tab.
2. Select Source Files Folder: Click "Browse" next to "Source Files Folder" to select the folder containing files to compress.
3. Select Output Folder: Click "Browse" next to "Output Folder" to choose where the compressed files will be saved.
4. Choose Output Format: Select either the ".7z" or ".zip" format for the compressed archives.
5. Delete Option: Check "Delete original files after successful compression" if you want to remove source files after compression.
6. Start Compression: Click "Start Compression" to begin the batch process.
7. Monitor Progress: The application displays progress bars, write speed, and detailed log messages for each file during compression.
8. Cancel (if needed): Click "Cancel" to stop the ongoing compression process gracefully.

Verifying Archives

1. Select the "Verify Archives" tab.
2. Select Archives Folder: Click "Browse" next to "Archives Folder" to select the folder containing the archives to verify.
3. Include Subfolders: Check this option to recursively scan subdirectories for archives.
4. Move Options: Optionally configure moving successfully verified or failed archives to separate folders.
5. Start Verification: Click "Start Verification" to begin the verification process.
6. Monitor Progress: The application displays detailed verification results and statistics.

About Compressed File Formats

7-Zip (.7z)

The 7z format is an open-source archive format that offers several advantages:

• Superior Compression: Often achieves better compression ratios than the ZIP and RAR formats.
• Multiple Compression Methods: Supports LZMA, LZMA2, and other advanced compression algorithms.
• Strong Encryption: AES-256 encryption support for secure archives.
• Unicode Support: Proper handling of international filenames.

ZIP (.zip)

The ZIP format is a widely supported archive format that provides:

• Universal Compatibility: Supported natively by Windows and most operating systems.
• Fast Compression: Quick compression and decompression using built-in .NET libraries.
• Wide Software Support: Compatible with virtually all archive management tools.

Why Use This Tool?

• Save Time: Batch process multiple files instead of compressing them one by one.
• Save Disk Space: Compressed files take up significantly less storage space.
• Verify Integrity: Ensure your archives are not corrupted and can be safely extracted.
• Organize Files: Automatically organize verified archives into "Success" and "Failed" folders.
• Reliability: Built-in error handling and comprehensive logging for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure 7z.dll is present in the same directory as the application for .7z compression.
• Make sure you have appropriate permissions to read from the input and write to the output directories.
• Review the application log window for detailed error messages during operations.
• Automatic error reports will be sent to the developer if unexpected issues occur.
• For verification issues, ensure the archive files are not in use by other applications.

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Acknowledgements

• Uses 7-Zip (7z.dll) for archive creation and extraction.
• Developed by Pure Logic Code.

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