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{{short description|Multi-platform file archiver and file manager}}
{{Orphan|date=December 2013}}

{{Infobox software
{{Infobox software
| logo =
| logo = B1 Free Archiver.png
| logo size = 130px
| screenshot =
| screenshot =
| caption =
| caption =
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| developer = Adam Buyer
| developer = Adam Buyer
| released = 11 August 2011
| released = 11 August 2011
| ver layout = stacked
| latest release version = 1.4.69
| latest release date = {{release date and age|2013|11|25}}
| latest release version = {{Multiple releases
| branch1 = Windows
| latest preview version =
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| latest preview date = {{release date and age|YYYY|MM|YY}}
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| frequently updated =
| branch2 = macOS
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| branch3 = Linux
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| branch4 = Android
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}}
| programming language =
| programming language =
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[OS X|Mac OS X]], [[Android (operating system)| Android]]
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
| platform = [[32-bit]], [[64-bit]]
| platform = [[32-bit]], [[64-bit]]
| language = More than 30
| language count = More than 30
| status = Active
| genre = [[File archiver]]
| genre = [[File archiver]]
| license = [[Freeware]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]
| website = {{url|http://www.b1.org}}
| website = {{url|https://www.b1.org/}}
}}
}}
'''B1 Free Archiver''' is a free multi-platform [[file archiver]] and [[file manager]]. B1 Archiver is available for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[OS X|Mac OS X]], and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. It has full support (compression, unpacking and encryption) for [[ZIP (file format)|ZIP]] and its native B1 formats.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ivey |first=Victoria |date=11 June 2013 |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239961/10_stars_of_cross_platformity_?taxonomyId=86&pageNumber=2 |title=10 stars of 'cross-platformity |website=ComputerWorld |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> The program uncompresses more than 20 popular archive formats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=103732 |title=B1 Free Archiver Announces Android 0.6 Version; Works With More Formats |website=EFY Times |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> It creates split and encrypted archives.
'''B1 Free Archiver''' is a proprietary [[freeware]] multi-platform [[file archiver]] and [[file manager]]. B1 Archiver is available for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[macOS]], and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. It has full support (compression, unpacking and encryption) for [[ZIP (file format)|ZIP]] and its native B1 format.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ivey |first=Victoria |date=11 June 2013 |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239961/10_stars_of_cross_platformity_?taxonomyId=86&pageNumber=2 |title=10 stars of 'cross-platformity |website=ComputerWorld |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> The program decompresses more than 20 popular archive formats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=103732 |title=B1 Free Archiver Announces Android 0.6 Version; Works With More Formats |website=EFY Times |accessdate=31 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101100137/http://www.efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=103732 |archivedate=1 January 2014 }}</ref> It creates split and encrypted archives.


B1 Free Archiver is translated into more than 30 languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/457008 |title=B1 Free Archiver v0.7.1 Available - Now Multilingual and More Handy Than Ever |website=PR.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> The program can be used through [[graphical user interface]] or [[command line interface]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Compression-tools/B1-Free-Archiver.shtml |title=B1 Free Archiver 1.1.45.3369 |website=Softpedia |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
B1 Free Archiver is translated into more than 30 languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/457008 |title=B1 Free Archiver v0.7.1 Available - Now Multilingual and More Handy Than Ever |website=PR.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> Translations are made by volunteers through the [[Crowdin]] localization management platform.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://crowdin.com/ | title = Crowdin localization management platform}}</ref> The program can be used through [[graphical user interface]] or [[command line interface]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Compression-tools/B1-Free-Archiver.shtml |title=B1 Free Archiver 1.1.45.3369 |website=Softpedia |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
B1 Free Archiver is written in [[C++]]/[[Qt (framework)|Qt]] and is released under [[Proprietary software|proprietary license]].
B1 Free Archiver is written in [[C++]]/[[Qt (framework)|Qt]] and is released under [[Proprietary software|a proprietary license]].


==Features==
==Features==
B1 Free Archiver supports opening most popular [[archive formats]] (such as [[B1 (archive format)|B1]], ZIP, [[RAR]], [[7z]], [[GZIP]], [[Tar (file format)|TAR.GZ]], TAR.BZ2 and [[ISO image|ISO]]) but can create only .b1 and .zip archives.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insightsintechnology.com/2012/10/b1-free-archive-for-android-supports-b1.html#axzz2WlyRB5X1 |title=B1 Free Archive for Android: Supports .b1, .zip, .rar & .7z Archives |website=Insights in Technology |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> The utility can also create split archives which consist of several parts each of specified size<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hecticgeek.com/2013/04/open-7z-rar-zip-ubuntu-b1-archiver/ |title=Open '7z', 'Rar' & 'Zip' files in Ubuntu using 'B1 Archiver' |website=Hectic Geek |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> and password-protected archives, encrypted with 256 bit [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AES]] algorithm.<ref>{{cite web |last= Nolan |first=Lizzy |date=19 September 2013 |url=http://www.filecluster.com/reviews/092013/b1-free-archiver-friendly-file-compression-utility-with-password-protection-support/ |title=B1 Free Archiver: Friendly file compression utility with password protection support |website=Filecluster |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
B1 Free Archiver supports opening most popular [[archive formats]] (such as [[B1 (archive format)|B1]], [[Zip (file format)|ZIP]], [[RAR (file format)|RAR]], [[7z]], [[GZIP]], [[Tar (file format)|TAR.GZ]], TAR.BZ2 and [[ISO image|ISO]]) but can create only .b1 and .zip archives.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insightsintechnology.com/2012/10/b1-free-archive-for-android-supports-b1.html#axzz2WlyRB5X1 |title=B1 Free Archive for Android: Supports .b1, .zip, .rar & .7z Archives |website=Insights in Technology |date=15 October 2012 |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> The utility can also create split archives which consist of several parts each of specified size<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hecticgeek.com/2013/04/open-7z-rar-zip-ubuntu-b1-archiver/ |title=Open '7z', 'Rar' & 'Zip' files in Ubuntu using 'B1 Archiver' |website=Hectic Geek |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> and password-protected archives, encrypted with 256 bit [[Advanced Encryption Standard|AES]] algorithm.<ref>{{cite web |last= Nolan |first=Lizzy |date=19 September 2013 |url=http://www.filecluster.com/reviews/092013/b1-free-archiver-friendly-file-compression-utility-with-password-protection-support/ |title=B1 Free Archiver: Friendly file compression utility with password protection support |website=Filecluster |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
Desktop application supports editing of the archive - adding new files, deleting files from the archive, editing files directly in the archive.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.softwaredudo.in/2013/05/b1-free-archiver-file-compression.html |title=B1 Free Archiver - Excellent File Compression and Extraction |website=Softwaredudo.in |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
Desktop application supports editing of the archive - adding new files, deleting files from the archive, editing files directly in the archive.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.softwaredudo.in/2013/05/b1-free-archiver-file-compression.html |title=B1 Free Archiver - Excellent File Compression and Extraction |website=Softwaredudo.in |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
B1 Free Archiver has full [[drag-and-drop]] support, [[hotkeys| keyboard shortcuts]] and hotkeys navigation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://techpublic.net/news/best-online-tools-to-unzip-files-and-decompress-archives/ |title=Best Online Tools To Unzip Files and Decompress Archives |website=Techpublic.net |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
B1 Free Archiver has full [[drag-and-drop]] support, [[hotkeys|keyboard shortcuts]] and hotkeys navigation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techpublic.net/news/best-online-tools-to-unzip-files-and-decompress-archives/ |title=Best Online Tools To Unzip Files and Decompress Archives |website=Techpublic.net |accessdate=31 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101021717/http://techpublic.net/news/best-online-tools-to-unzip-files-and-decompress-archives/ |archivedate=1 January 2014 }}</ref>
The program works on [[Windows]] ([[XP]] and higher), Linux ([[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu/Debian]], [[Fedora (operating system)|Fedora]]), [[Mac OS|Mac]] (10.6 and higher) and Android.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://b1.org/features.jsp |title=B1 Free Archiver Features |website=b1.org |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-archiver-zip-utility.htm |title=Best Free File Archiver-Zip Utility |website=TechSupportAlert |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hindy |first=Joe |date=25 August 2013 |url=http://www.androidauthority.com/the-best-zip-and-unzip-apps-for-android-258692/ |title=The best zip, rar, and unzip apps for Android |website=AndroidAuthority.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> There is also Online B1 Free Archiver decompression tool.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/b1-online-archiver-upload-compressed-archives-online-download-their-files-individually/ |title=B1 Online Archiver: Unzip Compressed Files Online & Download Files Individually |website=MakeUseOf.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/126374/ |title=B1 Releases New and Upgraded B1 Archiver Version |website=NewswireToday |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>
The program works on [[Windows]] ([[Windows XP|XP]] and higher), Linux ([[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu/Debian]], [[Fedora (operating system)|Fedora]]), [[macOS]] (10.6 and higher) and Android.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://b1.org/features.jsp |title=B1 Free Archiver Features |website=b1.org |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2 September 2008 |title=Best Free File Archiver-Zip Utility |url=http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-archiver-zip-utility.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222054312/http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-file-archiver-zip-utility.htm |archive-date=2016-02-22 |accessdate=31 October 2013 |website=TechSupportAlert}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hindy |first=Joe |date=25 August 2013 |url=http://www.androidauthority.com/the-best-zip-and-unzip-apps-for-android-258692/ |title=The best zip, rar, and unzip apps for Android |website=AndroidAuthority.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> There is also Online B1 Free Archiver decompression tool.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/b1-online-archiver-upload-compressed-archives-online-download-their-files-individually/ |title=B1 Online Archiver: Unzip Compressed Files Online & Download Files Individually |website=MakeUseOf.com |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/126374/ |title=B1 Releases New and Upgraded B1 Archiver Version |website=NewswireToday |accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>

Main disadvantages are that files inside the B1 archives doesn't retain [[timestamp]]s.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* {{official|http://www.b1.org/}}
* {{official website|http://www.b1.org/}}


[[Category:File archivers]]
[[Category:File archivers]]
[[Category:Free data compression software]]
[[Category:file managers]]
[[Category:Free file managers]]
[[Category:Free software programmed in C++]]
[[Category:Windows compression software]]
[[Category:Windows compression software]]
[[Category:Cross-platform software]]
[[Category:Cross-platform software]]

Latest revision as of 07:11, 18 September 2024

B1 Free Archiver
Developer(s)Adam Buyer
Initial release11 August 2011
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Platform32-bit, 64-bit
Available inMore than 30 languages
TypeFile archiver
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.b1.org

B1 Free Archiver is a proprietary freeware multi-platform file archiver and file manager. B1 Archiver is available for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. It has full support (compression, unpacking and encryption) for ZIP and its native B1 format.[1] The program decompresses more than 20 popular archive formats.[2] It creates split and encrypted archives.

B1 Free Archiver is translated into more than 30 languages.[3] Translations are made by volunteers through the Crowdin localization management platform.[4] The program can be used through graphical user interface or command line interface.[5] B1 Free Archiver is written in C++/Qt and is released under a proprietary license.

Features

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B1 Free Archiver supports opening most popular archive formats (such as B1, ZIP, RAR, 7z, GZIP, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2 and ISO) but can create only .b1 and .zip archives.[6] The utility can also create split archives which consist of several parts each of specified size[7] and password-protected archives, encrypted with 256 bit AES algorithm.[8] Desktop application supports editing of the archive - adding new files, deleting files from the archive, editing files directly in the archive.[9] B1 Free Archiver has full drag-and-drop support, keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys navigation.[10] The program works on Windows (XP and higher), Linux (Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora), macOS (10.6 and higher) and Android.[11][12][13] There is also Online B1 Free Archiver decompression tool.[14][15]

Main disadvantages are that files inside the B1 archives doesn't retain timestamps.

References

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  1. ^ Ivey, Victoria (11 June 2013). "10 stars of 'cross-platformity". ComputerWorld. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. ^ "B1 Free Archiver Announces Android 0.6 Version; Works With More Formats". EFY Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  3. ^ "B1 Free Archiver v0.7.1 Available - Now Multilingual and More Handy Than Ever". PR.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Crowdin localization management platform".
  5. ^ "B1 Free Archiver 1.1.45.3369". Softpedia. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  6. ^ "B1 Free Archive for Android: Supports .b1, .zip, .rar & .7z Archives". Insights in Technology. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Open '7z', 'Rar' & 'Zip' files in Ubuntu using 'B1 Archiver'". Hectic Geek. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  8. ^ Nolan, Lizzy (19 September 2013). "B1 Free Archiver: Friendly file compression utility with password protection support". Filecluster. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  9. ^ "B1 Free Archiver - Excellent File Compression and Extraction". Softwaredudo.in. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Best Online Tools To Unzip Files and Decompress Archives". Techpublic.net. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  11. ^ "B1 Free Archiver Features". b1.org. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Best Free File Archiver-Zip Utility". TechSupportAlert. 2 September 2008. Archived from the original on 2016-02-22. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  13. ^ Hindy, Joe (25 August 2013). "The best zip, rar, and unzip apps for Android". AndroidAuthority.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  14. ^ "B1 Online Archiver: Unzip Compressed Files Online & Download Files Individually". MakeUseOf.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  15. ^ "B1 Releases New and Upgraded B1 Archiver Version". NewswireToday. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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