Batch Creation, Conversion, Skins and Optimization

Batch Archive Creation

Introduction

PowerArchiver's Batch Archive tool makes it easy to archive large amounts of files into individual archives. You can add files or folders to be batch zipped, select the compression you want and PowerArchiver will archive each file you selected into its own individual archive. Thus, if you add 10 files to the list, PowerArchiver will make 10 different archives, based on the options you choose. You can activate it from “Tools ” menu.

Options

  • Select files and folders to be included - As you can see, there are separate buttons for “Add File ” and “Add Folder ”. By using these buttons, you can select files and folders that will be batch zipped. Once you select files and/or folders, they will be added to the File List and displayed. If you wish to remove an object from the list, simply select it and click on the “Remove ” button. When you add folder to the list, all files inside that folder will be Batch Zipped. Please use Add Folders with caution - if you add your Program Files folder, you could create thousands of archives.

  • Destination Directory - select where you want your archives to be placed:

    • File's Current Folder - will place archives in the same folder as original files.

    • Custom Folder - you can select a custom folder where all the archives will be placed.

  • Destination Format - select what format you want to use for your archives.

    • Compression - select what compression you wish to use, depending on what destination format you selected.

  • Group files from same folder into same archive - all files from selected folder will be archived into single archive and named same as the folder. If multiple folders are selected, multiple archives will be created.

  • Add subfolders to separate archives - all files from subfolders of selected folders will be grouped into separate archives.

Once you have selected all desired options, click “Run ” to begin the Batch ZIP.

Converting Archives

PowerArchiver contains a very useful Archive Converter tool for conversion between supported archives. You can activate the tool by clicking on “Archive Converter ” under “Tools ” menu. It is very easy to use; here is explanation of the options:

Select archives to be converted

As you can see, there are separate buttons for “Add File ” and “Add Folder ”. By using these buttons, you can select archives and folders that will be converted. Once you select archives and/or folders, they will be added to the File List and displayed. If you wish to remove an object from the list, simply select it and click on the “Remove ” button. When you add a folder to the list, all archives inside that folder will be converted.

Destination Folder

Gives you options of where your converted files will be placed:

  • File's Current Folder - will place converted archives in the same directory as original archives

  • Custom Folder - you can select a custom directory where all converted files will be placed

Destination Format

Allows you to select into what format you would like to convert your archives

  • Compression Settings - you can select what compression you want, depending on which destination format you select

After you select all the options, you can proceed by clicking “OK”. PowerArchiver will then start converting files.

Choosing a PowerArchiver Skin

Introduction

PowerArchiver supports skins that can completely change look and feel of PowerArchiver. Skin support is done via .PSF files, which can contain interface skin, toolbar skin, icons and even some interface settings.

How to use skins?

PowerArchiver comes with several pre-designed skins that you can access from “Select Skin ” button in the “Options” menu, or by right clicking on the toolbar and selecting “Select Skin ” (Classic interface). You can also browse and download other skins online. To access these skins, click “Download PowerArchiver Skins… ” from the “Help ” menu or simply click here to go to the PowerArchiver Web site directly. To download a preferred skin, right click on skin name and choose “Save target as… ”. When the Save dialog appears, save this file to your computer and then open it by double clicking on it. PowerArchiver will then install that skin for you and you will be able to use it from within PowerArchiver.

How to create your own skins?

For help on creating your own skins (.PSF), please visit our online skins website at http://www.powerarchiver.com/skins/ . There you will be able to access latest information on how to create your own skins and how to share them with others.

Configuration

You choose skin options by selecting “Skins & Toolbar” in the “Options > Configuration” menu. From there you can adjust current skin's toolbar and interface skin file. Skins work best when used with Classic interface, since main Modern interface toolbar will not be skinned.

Optimize Archive

PowerArchiver allows for optimizing existing archives in order to reduce their file size.

How to Use:

When an archive is open in the main PowerArchiver window, go to Actions and select Optimize Archive. You will then presented with the Optimize window that will offer two choices for optimization:

  • Same Archive - this option will take the currently opened archive and optimize it without creating a new archive. The opened(same) archive will remain in the original location from where it was opened and will be optimized.

  • New Archive - this option will keep the original archive in the original location and create a new and optimized archive in the location of your choice. You may type in the location into the field next to the New Archive selection or click the browse button on the right side and select a location where the optimized archive will be saved.

After you select your optimization choice, Same or New Archive, click OK and the optimization process will begin.

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Compiled from the official PowerArchiver Wiki (https://wiki.powerarchiver.com/)