Archive Format Support

Rusty Compress supports a wide range of archive formats, making it your one-stop solution for all archive management needs.

ZIP-based Formats

Format	Description	Extensions
ZIP	Standard ZIP archive format	.zip
JAR	Java Archive files	.jar
APK	Android application packages	.apk
XAPK	Android expanded app packages	.xapk
IPA	iOS application packages	.ipa

TAR-based Formats

Format	Description	Extensions
TAR	Unix tar archive format	.tar
TAR.GZ	Gzip-compressed tar archive	.tar.gz
TGZ	Alternative gzip-compressed tar	.tgz
TAR.BZ2	Bzip2-compressed tar archive	.tar.bz2
TBZ2	Alternative bzip2-compressed tar	.tbz2

RAR Format

Format	Description	Extensions
RAR	Roshal Archive format	.rar

Core Features

🗂️ Unified File System Interface

• Dual-State Browsing: Seamlessly switch between filesystem directories and archive contents
• Breadcrumb Navigation: Easy navigation with clear path indicators
• Quick File Selection: Click to select, Ctrl/Cmd+Click for multiple selection
• File Preview: View file details and metadata before extraction

📤 Smart Extraction

• Selective Extraction: Extract specific files or entire archives
• Progress Tracking: Real-time updates with detailed progress information
• Destination Management: Choose any location for extracted files
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error reporting with recovery suggestions

🔍 File Preview

• Image Preview: View images directly from archives without extraction
• Metadata Display: See file sizes, types, and modification dates
• Quick View: Open files in your system default viewer
• Data URL Support: Efficient image handling for thumbnails

🔐 Checksum Verification

• Multiple Algorithms: Support for MD5, SHA1, SHA256, and SHA512
• Batch Processing: Compute checksums for multiple files simultaneously
• Progress Updates: Real-time progress reporting for large files
• Result Comparison: Easy comparison of computed checksums

🚀 Performance Optimization

• Native Rust Backend: Lightning-fast archive operations
• Async Processing: Non-blocking interface for large file operations
• Memory Efficient: Optimized memory usage for large archives
• Caching: Intelligent caching for improved responsiveness

User Interface Features

Intuitive Navigation

• Tab System: Multiple tabs for different files/archives
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Power-user support with customizable hotkeys
• Drag and Drop: Easy file and archive handling
• Context Menus: Right-click options for common actions

Visual Feedback

• Progress Indicators: Clear progress bars and status updates
• Status Messages: Informative notifications for all operations
• Error Alerts: User-friendly error messages with solutions
• Success Confirmations: Clear completion notifications

Accessibility

• High Contrast: Clear, readable interface elements
• Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard accessibility
• Screen Reader Support: Compatible with assistive technologies
• Adjustable Sizing: Responsive design for different screen sizes

System Integration

File Associations

• Automatic Registration: Handle supported file types automatically
• System Integration: Works with your operating system’s file manager
• Double-Click Support: Open archives directly from file browser
• Context Menu Integration: Quick access from right-click menus

Cross-Platform Compatibility

• Windows: Full Windows integration with native look and feel
• macOS: macOS-specific features and optimizations
• Linux: Comprehensive Linux distribution support
• Consistent Behavior: Same functionality across all platforms

Advanced Features

Archive Browsing

• Hierarchical View: See nested directory structures clearly
• File Sorting: Sort by name, size, type, or date
• Filter Options: Show/hide hidden files and system files
• Search Functionality: Find files within archives quickly

File Management

• Extraction Options: Maintain permissions, timestamps, and attributes
• Path Preservation: Keep original directory structures
• Conflict Resolution: Smart handling of existing files
• Batch Operations: Process multiple files at once

Customization

• Theme Support: Light and dark mode options
• Preference Settings: Configurable behavior and appearance
• Window Management: Remember window size and position
• Recent Files: Quick access to recently opened archives

Upcoming Features

Our roadmap includes exciting new capabilities:

• Encrypted Archives: Support for password-protected archives
• Archive Creation: Create new archives with various formats
• Split Archives: Handle multi-part archive files
• Batch Extraction: Extract from multiple archives at once
• Archive Search: Advanced search across multiple archives
• Custom Themes: User-defined interface themes
• Plugin System: Extend functionality with plugins