Compression Overview

While compressing your choice of folders, the Compression utility also employs a unique method to minimize file damage. While creating Target directory structures to match those found in the Source, the folder compression option creates a single file for every folder contained within the Target Folder set. This minimizes the amount of data added to each compressed file. If a single file were used for the entire directory structure were to become corrupt, all files might be lost. PeerSync's "one file per folder" scenario ensures that if damage occurs, it is limited to individual folders only. We also offer file compression, which will compress the Source Files to the corresponding Target Files down to the file level which adds even more flexibility.

During folder compression, all selected Source Files are synchronized to the compressed Target Folder file bearing the name of the active folder plus the user selected extension (default extension is "ZIP").

During file compression, all selected Source Files are synchronized to the compressed Target Folder file bearing the name of the active file plus the user selected extension (default extension is "ZIP").

Compressed folder files can be expanded using most PKZip compatible extraction utilities. In addition, passwords can be specified and entered on this screen to protect against unauthorized access to compressed files.