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Portable PowerArchiver Changelog

What's new in Portable PowerArchiver 2023 22.00.09

Dec 3, 2023
  • Windows 11 support and optimizations:
  • PowerArchiver 2023 is fully optimized to work and look great on Windows 11 with maximum support for the Windows 11 interface that includes high DPI support.
  • Support for new Windows 11 Shell extensions:
  • Shell extension use in the new Windows 11 OS has been optimized and the Shell extensions are conveniently accessed and will appear immediately and.
  • New contextual tabs:
  • PowerArchiver 2023 now displays the New archive, Explorer and Sharing contextual tabs in the Ribbon interface for easier access to frequently used options when working with files or archives.
  • New Dark and Light skins:
  • Find new and improved dark and light skins designed to support the Windows 11 interface and offer high DPI support.
  • New menu for applications access:
  • Access PowerArchiver applications with even more convenience from a new applications menu on the left side that features a new Recent/Favorite Files option. Faster and more convenient file and archive management.
  • Recent Files accessibility:
  • Recent files are now available for access when in PowerArchiver 2023. Easily accessed by clicking the Recent Files tab on new applications sidebar, recent files will appear for convenient access when adding to or creating new archives.
  • PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page. If you have an active PowerArhiver license or a free upgrade, you will find your registration code for the 2023 version of PowerArchiver in your account.
  • Thank you for your help and support in finalizing PowerArchiver 2023! More updates and improvements to come!

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2022 21.00.10 RC1 (Dec 14, 2021)

  • Windows 11 support and optimizations PowerArchiver 2022 is fully optimized to work and look great on Windows 11 with maximum support for the Windows 11 interface that includes high DPI support.
  • Support for new Windows 11 Shell extensions Optimized shell extension use in the new Windows 11 OS. Shell extensions appear immediately and conveniently accessed.
  • New contextual tabs PowerArchiver 2022 adds new archive, explorer and sharing contextual tabs in the Ribbon interface for easier access to frequently used options when working with files or archives.
  • New Dark and Light skins new and improved dark and light skins designed to support the Windows 11 interface and offer high DPI support.
  • New menu for applications access access PowerArchiver applications with even more convenience from a new applications menu on the left side that features a new Recent/Favorite Files option. Faster and more convenient file and archive management.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2021 Build 56 RC2 (Sep 22, 2020)

  • [PA-2806] – Nag from shell in dark ribbon interface shows dark letters
  • [PA-2810] – Extracting to network drive does not work
  • [PA-2812] – Skins not applied in shell

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2021 Build 55 RC1 (Sep 21, 2020)

  • [PA-2460] – PA doesnt trigger UAC when supposed to
  • [PA-2733] – Explorer does not show files in startup folder
  • [PA-2748] – archive converter: have to click cancel twice
  • [PA-2750] – ftp: no dark mode when started from PA
  • [PA-2752] – File explorer text size does not show correctly in 150DPI
  • [PA-2760] – Patchbeam not picking up new 2021 previews
  • [PA-2764] – Cannot access Skins section in config
  • [PA-2772] – heading cut off in Backup tool when started from PA
  • [PA-2773] – Print File Listin button not showing text in classic interface
  • [PA-2774] – Left side of Explorer does not show files in preview
  • [PA-2776] – Cannot compress files in explorer
  • [PA-2779] – Change File>Options to File>Configuration in Modern interface
  • [PA-2780] – Native Software for PDF files not showing in PA right click options
  • [PA-2782] – White background when previewing TXT in tab in Ribbon dark
  • [PA-2785] – “tu” dialog appears when clicking Zoom Out button in preview
  • [PA-2790] – Folder view options cannot be set in Ribbon UI
  • [PA-2792] – first letter of folder does not show whem exracted to root C:
  • [PA-2793] – Tar files not created when compress from shell
  • [PA-2794] – File with long pathname not extracted by PA, extracted by 7z and WinRAr
  • [PA-2795] – Set Defaults not working in 54
  • [PA-2796] – Synedit shows in new tab that previews PDF

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2021 Build 46 Preview (Jun 4, 2020)

  • FIPS 140-2 modes – Reworked our FIPS 140-2 encryption modes for business users.
  • Batch ZIP improved – Batch ZIP tool has been improved and gui re-arranged for easier use.
  • Preview window improvements – Added proper hide mode for Preview window, so it closes when there is no file to preview.
  • Translations updated – Over 30 translations have been updated!
  • Various fixes and improvements – This is large update with over 60 other fixes and improvements.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2021 Build 32 Preview (May 18, 2020)

  • We are pleased to announce immediate availability of PowerArchiver 2021 20.00.32.
  • Major addition to build 32 is ZSTD codec for ZIP format, and now our users can enjoy full compatibility with ZIPX archives created by WinZip 24. ZSTD is one of the new generation codecs, also present in .PA format for a long time, that is stronger and faster than deflate when compressing. One of the major features of ZSTD is super fast decompression that goes up to 1600 MBs, or 4x faster than standard ZIP deflate codec. Of course, we always recommend using our own PA format where you will gain even more speed and security compared to the ZIP.
  • ZIP/ZIPX added ZSTD – With this build, we added ZSTD codec support into the ZIP/ZIPX engine.
  • ZIP: Optimized Fast mode improved – Added ZSTD to intelligent Optimized Fast mode.
  • Improved Preview window behavior – Improved preview window with pin (hide) and close buttons now available.
  • Various fixes and improvements – Over 30 fixes and improvements.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2019 (19.00.58) (Nov 22, 2019)

  • Translation Improvements – improved translation of PowerArchives dialogs that were not properly translating to International languages.
  • SmartAI configuration improvements – Improvement in the checkbox and dropdown list behavior of the SmartAI options in the Configuration menu.
  • Explorer view mode keyboard functions improvements – Improved the behavior of the backspace button when using all windows of the File Explorer interface and made sure that the CTRL + F function now works in the Windows 10 and Ribbon interface.
  • Shell extensions icon color– Shell extensions icons are back to the original and default PowerArchiver yellow color.
  • Adding files to .PA format archives– Fixed an issue with files in archive appearing twice when re-added to .PA format archives. Adding files to .PA fomat archives has been improved and works flawlessly.
  • UAC in File Explorer improvements– Improved UAC behavior when using the File Explorer interface.
  • Various improvements– over 10 various improvements/issues completed since release .57. For more specific fixes go to the forums.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2019 (19.00.50) (Jul 19, 2019)

  • Modern Win10 – Simplified Ribbon UI:
  • For a long time, PowerArchiver has featured an advanced interface with great design which was welcomed by most PowerArchiver users and therefore, for the 2019 version, we are bringing our new and improved version of the Simplified Ribbon based on Microsoft Office 2019. Simplified Ribbon UI bridges the gap between the Classic toolbar interface that has been around for 25 years, and Ribbon UI that has been in PowerArchiver for last 10 years. The new interface features less buttons which allow users to concentrate on important features. The new Ribbon UI still features tabs reducing need for classic menus and shows a more organized display of buttons. It looks awesome while convenient to use. We have also added an application navigation bar in Windows 10 style to the left side of PowerArchiver, so that all of our tools and features are easily accessible – and in classic PowerArchiver tradition, if it’s not an interface that you would like to use – you can turn it off! You will also notice a redesigned File menu to the left of the home tab in the W10 interface. It has been redesigned to look great, fit in with the Ribbon interface and offer access to various file management functions that PowerArchiver has to offer. Everything is beautifully skinned too and several skins of different looks are available from the start.
  • SmartAI – Intelligent decision making:
  • As everything around us is becoming more intelligent, why not PowerArchiver? PowerArchiver 2019 now features an assistant called SmartAI. SmartAI will optimize your compression, save power, change to dark mode when necessary, enable FIPS mode system wide and enable you to work conveniently with touch screens:
  • SmartAI FIPS modes – lets administrators enforce FIPS policy across a single computer or whole network. PowerArchiver is the first software that will enable this mode in Windows itself, and provide visual guidance during usage to ensure that users understand if they are not in compliance. During start-up it will show an alert as a warning if FIPS mode is not properly activated. The SmartAI mode has several modes with various warning levels.
  • SmartAI Windows Skin Detection– it will detect what Windows 10 theme are you using – dark or light, and let you customize which PowerArchiver skin will be used when you use dark or light Windows 10 theme.
  • SmartAI PowerSave Mode – SmartAI will detect that your laptop is on battery and when you battery level is under certain %, it will turn on Power Saving mode in PowerArchiver, where PowerArchiver will reduce its power usage to minimum.
  • SmartAI Touch mode – SmartAI will detect that you are using a touch compatible computer, and will switch to the Touch mode where the interface will be easier to use and you may activate Gesture options. This mode makes PowerArchiver easier to use on Windows tablets and touch computers.
  • SmartAI Compression Optimization – It will automatically switch codecs in ZIP, 7zip and PA formats to increase compression or speed based on your compression strength selection. Previously featured as Optimized mode in PowerArchiver for a long time and still a one-of-a kind feature among archivers.
  • SmartAI Gestures – Comprehensive gesture mode that will let you use predefined and customizable gestures, making your life easier on touchscreens and especially convertible laptops, where sometimes touch is so much easier to use. In true PowerArchiver spirit, it is completely customizable and you can set it up as you want and assign gestures as you please. Gesture will also work with your mouse, when turned on.
  • Added faster ZIP modes and mp3 support in zipx:
  • Last year we have added the strongest yet fastest ZIP engine on the market. This year we are adding a new engine that is optimized for speed specifically and is used for Fast and Super Fast compression strength. It also uses multiple cores/threads and works on byte level. It can provide 2x faster compression than before! Added packmp3 support for ZIP engine, to make it fully compatible with WinZip.
  • PowerArchiver Mini is back:
  • PowerArchiver Mini has returned for 2019! PowerArchiver Mini is our Windows Explorer Preview feature where you can work directly from Windows Explorer Preview window (make sure you turn it on). Not only does it show the file list of a selected archive, you can also browse folders, open individual files and extract them with one of the available options. It is super easy to use and very intuitive. We are also adding Explorer tooltips that will show information about the archive and a summary of the files inside as a tooltip when you hover over an archive in Windows Explorer.
  • Private Mode option:
  • New Private Mode feature that clears the PowerArchiver history and cleans the temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
  • Full Gesture support:
  • PowerArchiver has great support for Gestures. You can swipe around the interface intuitively with many PowerArchiver actions available. In true PowerArchiver spirit, it is completely customizable and you can set it up as you want and assign gestures as you please.
  • Many other improvements:
  • We have also added full support for screen readers in Classic toolbar. Filelist is all new and fully supports skinning, large dpi, gesturing and everything you can imagine. If you use 4k screens that are 13″ large, you will love the new PowerArchiver 2019! Open and New archive dialogues are now sporting the Windows 10 look, fully skinned too. Everything simply looks great.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2019 (19.00.47) RC 1 (May 22, 2019)

  • Modern Win10 – Simplified Ribbon UI:
  • Most of our users have always used PowerArchiver due to the advanced interface features and great design and therefore, for the 2019 version, we are bringing our version of the Simplified Ribbon based on Microsoft Office 2019. Simplified Ribbon UI bridges the gap between Classic toolbar that has been around for 25 years, and Ribbon UI that has been in PowerArchiver for last 10 years. It has less buttons so you can concentrate on important features and yet it still features tabs so there is no need for classic menus. As an added benefit – it looks awesome while convenient to use. We have also added an application navigation bar in Windows 10 style to the left side of PowerArchiver, so that all of our features are easily accessible – and in classic PowerArchiver tradition, if you do not like it – you can turn it off! You will also notice a redesigned File menu to the left of the home tab in the W10 interface. It has been redesigned to look great, fit in with the Ribbon interface and offer access to various file management functions that PowerArchiver has to offer. Everything is beautifully skinned too and several skins of different looks are available from the start.
  • SmartAI – Intelligent decision making:
  • As you might have noticed, everything around us is becoming more intelligent. Why not PowerArchiver? We have added your new PowerArchiver assistant called SmartAI. SmartAI has several important features:
  • SmartAI FIPS modes – lets administrators enforce FIPS policy across a single computer or whole network. PowerArchiver is the first software that will enable this mode in Windows itself, and provide visual guidance during usage to ensure that users understand if they are not in compliance. During start-up it will show an alert as a warning if FIPS mode is not properly activated. The SmartAI mode has several modes with various warning levels.
  • SmartAI Windows Skin Detection– it will detect what Windows 10 theme are you using – dark or light, and let you customize which PowerArchiver skin will be used when you use dark or light Windows 10 theme.
  • SmartAI PowerSave Mode – SmartAI will detect that your laptop is on battery and when you battery level is under certain %, it will turn on Power Saving mode in PowerArchiver, where PowerArchiver will reduce its power usage to minimum.
  • SmartAI Touch mode – SmartAI will detect that you are using a touch compatible computer, and will switch to the Touch mode where the interface will be easier to use and you may activate Gesture options. This mode makes PowerArchiver easier to use on Windows tablets and touch computers.
  • SmartAI Compression Optimization – It will automatically switch codecs in ZIP, 7zip and PA formats to increase compression or speed based on your compression strength selection. Previously featured as Optimized mode in PowerArchiver for a long time and still a one-of-a kind feature among archivers.
  • SmartAI Gestures – Comprehensive gesture mode that will let you use predefined and customizable gestures, making your life easier on touchscreens and especially convertible laptops, where sometimes touch is so much easier to use. In true PowerArchiver spirit, it is completely customizable and you can set it up as you want and assign gestures as you please. Gesture will also work with your mouse, when turned on.
  • Added faster ZIP modes and mp3 support in zipx:
  • Last year we have added the strongest yet fastest ZIP engine on the market. This year we are adding a new engine that is optimized for speed specifically and is used for Fast and Super Fast compression strength. It also uses multiple cores/threads and works on byte level. It can provide 2x faster compression than before! Added packmp3 support for ZIP engine, to make it fully compatible with WinZip.
  • PowerArchiver Mini is back:
  • PowerArchiver Mini has returned for 2019! PowerArchiver Mini is our Windows Explorer Preview feature where you can work directly from Windows Explorer Preview window (make sure you turn it on). Not only does it show the file list of a selected archive, you can also browse folders, open individual files and extract them with one of the available options. It is super easy to use and very intuitive. We are also adding Explorer tooltips that will show information about the archive and a summary of the files inside as a tooltip when you hover over an archive in Windows Explorer.
  • Private Mode option:
  • New Private Mode feature that clears the PowerArchiver history and cleans the temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
  • Many other improvements:
  • We have also added full support for screen readers in Classic toolbar. Filelist is all new and fully supports skinning, large dpi, gesturing and everything you can imagine. If you use 4k screens that are 13″ large, you will love the new PowerArchiver 2019! Open and New archive dialogues are now sporting the Windows 10 look, fully skinned too. Everything simply looks great.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2019 (19.00.44) Preview (Apr 25, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Private Mode added – New Private Mode feature that clears PowerArchiver history and cleans temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
  • SFX Wizard improvements – added do not store paths option to SFX Wizard, for easier creation of SFX’s.
  • Tabs improvements – You can now disable tabs when working with archives.
  • ZIP Engine improvements– Large ZIP engine improvements: Added packmp3 support for full compatibility with ZIPX, improved faster modes to improve the speed of the fast ZIP engine, improved overall speeds in various situations such as smaller files being compressed/extracted.
  • Various improvements– over 100 various improvements/issues completed since release .33!

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2019 (19.00.11) Early Access (Jan 7, 2019)

  • Modern Win10 – Simplified Ribbon UI:
  • Most of our users always used PowerArchiver due to the advanced interface features and great design. So for 2019 we are bringing our version of Simplified Ribbon based on Office 2019. Simplified Ribbon UI bridges the gap between Classic toolbar that has been around for 25 years, and Ribbon UI that has been in PowerArchiver for last 10 years. It has less buttons so you can concentrate on important features and yet it still has tabs so there is no need for classic menus. As an added benefit – it looks awesome while convenient to use. We have also added application nav bar in Windows 10 style to the left side of PowerArchiver, so you can easily use all of our features – and in classic PowerArchiver tradition, if you do not like it – you can turn it off! Everything is beautifully skinned too and several skins of different looks are available from the start.
  • SmartAI – Intelligent decision making:
  • As you might have noticed, everything around us is becoming more intelligent. Why not PowerArchiver? We have added your new PowerArchiver assistant called SmartAI. SmartAI has several important features:
  • SmartAI Dark mode – it will automatically use dark skin if you switch to Windows dark mode. When you go back to Windows light mode, it will also switch to the light mode. It also works in PowerArchiver Mini – our Windows Explorer Preview application.
  • SmartAI Power saving – SmartAI will detect that your laptop is on battery and when you battery level is under certain %, it will turn on Power Saving mode in PowerArchiver, where PowerArchiver will reduce its power usage to minimum.
  • SmartAI Touch mode – SmartAI will detect that you are using touch compatible computer, and will switch to the Touch mode where interface is easier to use on tablets and activate Gesture options.
  • SmartAI FIPS 140-2 – Automatically detects usage of FIPS 140-2 in Windows and switches it on in PowerArchiver
  • SmartAI Compression Optimization – It will automatically switch codecs in ZIP, 7zip and PA formats to increase compression or speed based on your compression strength selection. Long featured as Optimized mode in PowerArchiver, still one of its kind feature among archivers.
  • Added fast ZIP engine option:
  • Last year we have added the strongest yet fastest ZIP engine on the market. This year we are adding a new engine that is optimized for speed specifically and is used for Fast and Super Fast compression strength. It also uses multiple cores/threads and works on byte level. It can provide 2x faster compression than before!
  • Full Gesture support:
  • PowerArchiver has great support for Gestures. You can swype around interface intiutively with many PowerArchiver actions available. In true PowerArchiver spirit, it is completely customizable and you can set it up as you want and assign gestures as you please.
  • PowerArchiver Mini is back:
  • PowerArchiver Mini has returned for 2019! PowerArchiver Mini is our Windows Explorer Preview feature where you can work directly from Windows Explorer Preview window (make sure you turn it on). Not only it shows the file list of selected archive, you can also browse folders, open individual files and extract them with one of the available options. It is super easy to use and very intuitive. We are also adding Explorer tooltips that will show information about archive and files inside as a tooltip when you hover over a file in Windows Explorer.
  • Many other improvements:
  • We also added full support for screen readers in Classic toolbar, now the filelist reading works great. Filelist is all new and fully supports skinning, large dpi, gesturing and everything you can imagine. If you use 4k screens that are 13? large, you will love new PowerArchiver! Open and New archive dialogues are now sporting Windows 10 look, fully skinned too. Everything simply looks great.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2018 (18.00.58) (Aug 1, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • Added keyboard shortcuts for tab handling – Added/improved keyboard functions for file/tab handling inside PowerArchiver’s main interface. (see below for improved keyboard functions)
  • Improved Backup tool – several fixes and improvements for the Backup tool.
  • Improved Deflate64 codec option handling – improved usability of deflate64 option in zip format.
  • Portable version fixes – Fixes in PowerArchiver Portable when extracting encrypted files using PowerArchiver Portable and Extract Tools.
  • Updated translations – Updated Hebrew and Dutch translations.
  • Other Improvements and Fixes – Various smaller fixes/improvements and translation updates. More than 16 issues have been closed. For the full list go to our forums.
  • New keyboard shortcuts for convenient tabs use:
  • Ctrl+W -> Close tab
  • Ctrl+T -> Create tab
  • Ctrl+Tab -> Focus on next tab
  • Ctrl+Shift+Tab -> Focus on previous tab
  • Ctrl+1 -> Focus on 1st tab
  • Ctrl+9 -> Focus on last tab
  • Ctrl+2~8 -> Focus on 2~8th tab

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2018 (18.00.57) (Jun 20, 2018)

  • This is a minor update that fixes issue with UNC file paths and ZIP engine, as well as improve default settings in Windows XP.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2018 (18.00.53) (May 23, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • Ability to save SFX options – We have made it possible to save SFX Wizard and Make SFX options, so you can always use same options when creating your SFX archives (includes all of the options).
  • Improved Advanced Codec Pack – Improved wav compression at extreme/ultra setting, while minimizing memory use.
  • Improved Virtual Drive – Improved Virtual Drive behavior through right click shell extensions.
  • Fix for file-list filters – Fixed issue where file-list filters did not work properly (Add Window, Backup) .
  • Improved Favorites window – Favorites window will now remember column sizes.
  • Added support for .scs files – added support for handling .scs files via shell extensions.
  • Improved support for profiles in Converter and Batch tools – Improved support for profiles in Converter and Batch tools.
  • Many smaller interface improvements – support for ctrl+l in modern interface, adjustments for some icons, new nag screen,.
  • Built-in help files for MSI installations – Enterprise installations now have the help files built-in, no extra work required anymore.
  • Other Improvements and Fixes – Various smaller fixes/improvements, translation updates, more than 50 issues closed. For the full list go to our forums.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2018 (18.00.48) (Apr 25, 2018)

  • Fixed issue with Modern UI and Windows 7/8 – Fixed issue where part of Modern UI (Ribbon) was not visible if user starts PowerArchiver in maximized mode.
  • Improved Advanced Codec Pack – Validates lepton compressed files after encoding, for added peace of mind. File deduplication (rep filter) now works on wav file compression. Other minor changes.
  • Other Improvements and Fixes – Various fixes/improvements, translation updates, 20 issues closed.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2018 (18.0.46) RC3 (Apr 10, 2018)

  • We have improved several parts of PowerArchiver, including copy/paste functionality, Patchbeam update system, translations, and now older versions of PowerArchiver will show the 2018 update available.
  • Improvements:
  • Improved copy and paste functions in the interface – Improved copy and paste functionality throughout the interface. In previous versions it was working in some windows but not all, now it works properly everywhere.
  • Improved installer – Improved install process over older versions (e.g updating from PA 2017).
  • Improved the Patchbeam update system – Patchbeam system will use patches or full installations depending on your installed version. This enables us to use patches more, last patch from .44 to .45 was only 307 kB in size.
  • Updated all translations – Updated all of the translations for our international users, over 30 translations are available.
  • Other Improvements and Fixes – Various fixes/improvements, 20 issues closed.
  • We have also implemented a new skinning section on our website, with support for PA 2018 Skins.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2017 17.01.06 (Oct 25, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • [PA-1195] – disable preview window by default.
  • [PA-1198] – disable web locations in MSI business installer for easier installations by Enterprise users (both install and uninstall).
  • [PA-1201] – use optimize fast as default on 32bit systems (strong is now the default), to make it faster and optimize memory usage.
  • [PA-1213] – Update French, Danish, Hebrew, Korean and Ukrainian languages.
  • Task:
  • [PA-1197] – Registration window update
  • Bug:
  • [PA-1199] – XML/HTML files no longer previewed in main PA preview window (Type: Internet) – updated preview window with latest code.

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.92 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • [PA-1106] – limit plzma/bwt/ppmd/rep dictionaries to max settings in advanced options
  • [PA-1107] – add .msu and .msp to same step as msi for PA format
  • [PA-1110] – update german and japanese translations
  • [PA-1114] – implement extension sort for PA and 7z archives
  • [PA-1115] – XPM file support
  • [PA-1117] – crc error on specific ZIP files, specific computer
  • Task:
  • [PA-597] – translations – custom codec/optimized error always in english
  • Bug:
  • [PA-1102] – Old Skins below Whiteprint cannot be selected
  • [PA-1105] – Enable queue stays always selected in Config
  • [PA-1118] – zip: crc error on 10gb test sample

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.91 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Improvement:
  • [PA-1085] – turn on preview for archive mode when browsing hdd
  • [PA-1089] – add .tgz to the reflate step same as tar.gz
  • [PA-1094] – add classic icons for encode and repair zip
  • Task:
  • [PA-1084] – yellow icon for shell context menu
  • New Feature:
  • [PA-1101] – enterprise: remove individual modes (ftp, burner, backup, etc) from navbar, based on registry key.
  • Bug:
  • [PA-1082] – archive mode – exit archive, folders bar does not show hdd contents
  • [PA-1083] – archive mode – clicking on archive in explorer hdd view opens up another window
  • [PA-1087] – Additional Skins not showing in PA
  • [PA-1091] – checkbox selection shows error in explorer mode in archive/explore modes
  • [PA-1092] – show button text uncheck does not save, does not work in backup mode toolbar

New in Portable PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.90 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • Two base modes: Optimized Fast and Optimized Strong deliver the fastest/strongest compression in the industry.
  • Smart Optimized modes select the best compression/speed ratios on per-file basis, increasing compression rate and speed. In one compression scenario, PowerArchiver can use multiple codecs for different files/extensions! This provides much better compression/speed since we can target codecs better.
  • Optimized Fast – fast compression modes with 50MBs-400MBs compression speeds, depending on files and strength chosen. Data deduplication features and compression stronger than zip format.
  • Optimized Strong – Strong compression features at reasonable speeds even at Extreme level. Optimized for processors with 4 and more threads. Supports multicore extraction and data deduplication. Special coders for stronger levels delivering better compression than comparable options in competing software.
  • PDF, DOCX and PNG compression – compress your PDF and DOCX (Office) files between 30% and 70% better than WinRAR, WinZip and 7zip. Also used for PNG, APK, ZIP and other files with deflate streams.
  • FIPS 140-2 256-bit AES encryption – Advanced Codec Pack (.PA) is very secure. Not only we use FIPS 140-2 validated encryption components, we also apply special transformation filter that ensures that the data being encrypted does not have any LZ compression markers that could make brute-force attacks easier. We consider it considerably more secure than encryption methods available in ZIP and RAR formats.
  • JPEG codec – uses Lepton compression for jpeg files, strong compression up to 23%.
  • MP3 codec – Strongest and fastest MP3 compression codec on the market with full multi-core support. Better compression and up to 3x faster speeds than WinZIP MP3 compression.
  • Special Deduplication filter – fast filter that finds similar data at 50MB/s speeds (single thread). Works great for similar files that have some similar data, for instance when backing up your office files, this filter should increase compression ratios significantly. Compressing Software ISO’s with deduplication filter can lower the size by extra 500MB compared to WR, WZ, 7-zip (Office 2016 ISO 2.25GB example), with super-fast compression!
  • Special codec for compressing txt/html/xhtml files. Better compression at faster speeds, multi-core optimized.
  • Special exe/dll filters – collection of special filters that improves compression up to 10-15% for exe/dll files. Super fast!
  • Multi-core extraction – Most codecs have multi-thread support based on our mtwrap which automatically gives you multi-threaded extraction. This means that extraction is also fast despite use of advanced and strong compression.
  • Custom compression profiles – Extensive support for custom compression profiles that let you configure 20+ codec options thus making sure you can setup special case scenarios that work the best for your own data.
  • Actively developed in-house, with frequent updates and new future codecs, optimizations and more. Currently over 10 filters/codecs are transparently used at the same time depending on file and options selected..
  • Other PowerArchiver 2017 features:
  • Full 64bit support – for maximum speed and memory usage of the new .PA (Advanced Codec Pack). Please use x64 version of PowerArchiver when possible. Used for all compression codecs, improves speed and memory usage.
  • New two-panel Explorer mode – Explorer replacement mode for powerful file handling!
  • Improved ZIP engine – Improved speed of our ZIP engine, fastest engine becoming even faster by 10-15% on average. You can now control the number of threads used for compression.
  • Improved 7-zip support – Multi-core 7-zip support in the 64bit version. Much faster compression speeds than before.
  • Interface changes – The Classic Toolbar is now the main and only interface. The Modern Toolbar has been removed in order to optimize speed and memory usage. The Classic interface has been extensively improved with the addition of a navbar at the bottom to better navigate all the various features available in PowerArchiver 2017. Startup speed has drastically improved under any condition and it is by up to 2x-3x faster, depending on computer specifications.
  • New Office add-ins – support for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Easily compress/encrypt/send without leaving Microsoft Office.
  • Portable version – Portable 32-bit and 64-bit versions of PowerArchiver that can be copied to USB stick and used anywhere without leaving anything on users Windows installation. Full support for all formats including Advanced Codec Pack (.PA) and even shell extensions.
  • Many other smaller improvements and fixes – Numerous small changes and improvements throughout the application.