FilePacker

FilePacker is a Windows application designed specifically for helping you create a standalone executable file of your software program for easy distribution. It can be used for temporarily removing the runtime engines that are used by some programming languages.

The utility employs a wizard-like assistant that offers step-by-step guidance throughout the entire configuration process.

This approach is suitable especially for less experienced users as they do not need to consult a help manual. Some tips about the tool’s capabilities are shown when you run the wizard.

FilePacker gives you the possibility to place the runtime engines and other project files into a self-extracting executable file.

You can create a new project or open an existing one (FPP file format). If you opt for generating a new one, you can provide the name, specify the source folder that contains all the files you need to pack into a single executable, as well as manually select the files that you want to execute when the packed executable is opened.

Other important settings enable you to show a progress bar when the files are being extracted, delete items after the executed files are terminated, compress data and adjust the compression level, as well as password-protect the executable to make sure unauthorized users cannot gain access to it.

You may also set up overwrite rules, namely overwrite all files, ask for confirmation, or skip existing files. You can choose an extraction path for the files inside of the packed executable, specify a custom icon, as well as specify the filename and output directory. The program shows a log in the main panel which provides information about the packed files.

All things considered, FilePacker delivers a straightforward software solution for helping you create standalone executables, and can be mastered by rookies and professionals alike. On the downside, it hasn’t been update for a while, so it may cause compatibility issues on newer operating systems.