Compression and archive formats work wonders to reduce file sizes and save storage space. The undesirable side effect: Content is found only with difficulty or not at all when searching in Windows Explorer. Learn how to efficiently access compressed files of all formats - even without downloading unzipping programs such as WINrar and 7-Zip.
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Is there a difference between compression formats and archive formats?
While archive formats bundle multiple files into a container file, compression formats allow you to reduce file size by removing redundant information. In short: Archive formats are suitable for file organization and the transport of directories. Compression formats are ideal for saving storage space and making file transfers easier.
The most commonly used file types include:
- Compression formats: ZIP, RAR, 7z, GZIP
- Archive formats: ZIP, TAR, PST
ZIP has a special position because the format contains integrated compression. This both bundles files and reduces their size. Another example of an archive format is the PST format, which is used in the Microsoft Outlook email program and due to its wide use your own landing page is dedicated.
Why can't I view and search every file format in Windows Explorer?
In Windows Explorer, you can search for file names and metadata in the standard supported compressed and archived folders. This includes, for example, the ZIP format. However, in the case of many compression and archive formats, Windows Explorer is unable to display the files they contain. To access the files, users have to use special programs:
- RAR: Requires WinRAR, 7-Zip or other RAR-enabled applications.
- TAR: Can be opened with 7-Zip, WinRAR and other archive programs.
- 7z: Can be opened with 7-Zip or other applications that support 7z format.
- GZIP: Requires 7-Zip, WinRAR or special GZIP extraction software.
Can I browse a TAR file without unpacking it?
The TAR (Tape Archive) file format is used to create archives and is particularly common in Linux-based operating systems. Typically, a TAR archive needs to be extracted in order to browse the individual files and their contents. Special tools, such as enterprise search software, are able to search the contents of TAR archives with full-text search without users having to unpack files themselves.
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How can I do this in searchit Browse compressed files without WinRAR or 7-Zip?
How searches searchit nested ZIP files?
Yes, with searchit You can search nested ZIP files in the same way you search single-compressed files and uncompressed files. Nested ZIP folders are ZIP files that themselves are located in compressed folders. By automatically extracting during data indexing, all packaged files are retrieved from searchit made searchable. If you would like to search specifically for data in zipped folders, you can specify this in the filter options along with other, diverse search parameters.
How is searching in Windows Explorer different from searching with Enterprise Search?
For standard supported formats, such as ZIP, Windows Explorer Search allows you to search for file names and metadata, but not the contents of the files themselves. For unsupported file formats, such as RAR, Windows Explorer cannot search or find any content at all extract. Enterprise Search, on the other hand, uses special algorithms to search for content in compressed or archived files, which is not possible in Windows Explorer. searchit This allows you to find information in seconds, provides a better overview of content in packed folders and saves overall time in data management and many other areas of application.
How can I do this in searchit Browse compressed files without WinRAR or 7-Zip?
How searches searchit nested ZIP files?
Yes, with searchit You can search nested ZIP files in the same way you search single-compressed files and uncompressed files. Nested ZIP folders are ZIP files that themselves are located in compressed folders. By automatically extracting during data indexing, all packaged files are retrieved from searchit made searchable. If you would like to search specifically for data in zipped folders, you can specify this in the filter options along with other, diverse search parameters.
How is searching in Windows Explorer different from searching with Enterprise Search?
However, for standard supported formats, such as ZIP, Windows Explorer Search does not allow you to search for file names and metadata the contents of the files themselves. If the file formats are unsupported, such as RAR, Windows Explorer cannot search or extract content at all. Enterprise Search, on the other hand, uses special algorithms to search for content in compressed or archived files, which is not possible in Windows Explorer. searchit This allows you to find information in seconds, provides a better overview of content in packed folders and saves overall time in data management and many other areas of application.
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