ACodec

The idea behind decoding is to make the data readable by other processes and systems and it is mainly done to reduce the size of the data, thus making it easier to store. Encoding typically relies on various algorithms which come with specific ways of encoding and decoding.

ACoder is a simple and straightforward tool that enables the encoding and decoding via a plethora of algorithms in a user-friendly interface.

The tool comes with both installer and portable versions, so feel free to opt for the latter if you prefer not installing additional apps on your system. Nevertheless, you need to have Java installed, as it is one of the dependencies.

The application comes with a clean and intuitive interface that consists of a single window with dedicated fields for the input and output. As far as the input goes, the app supports text or you can simply drop a file in the input. The output is available right away and, if the data is distracting, then keep in mind that you can hide both types of information. By accessing the Process file button, you can save the output.

In the lower section of the GUI, you can select the desired type of algorithm and charset for your encoding or decoding process. The app supports a vast array of algorithms, including but not limited to various SHA and MD protocols, Base16, Adler-32, CRC-16, so on and so forth. At the same time, the utility enables you to select between dozens of charsets, including various Xbig and X-IBM variants.

In the eventuality that you are looking for a way to remove the redundancy from your data and reduce its size so that you can store it easier, ACoder provides you with multiple options in this sense.