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What is Super Compression?
Super Compression is a website that catalogues programs and tools for squeezing files down to the smallest possible size, along with information on how to do it. Its focus is practical "maximum compression" — reducing archives so they take up less space on your computer or in cloud storage.
What it actually covers
The site's featured example is Ultra7z Archive Optimizer 1.15, described as a tool that repacks existing 7z archives (and converts rar or zip) into smaller 7z files. According to the page, it automatically switches between PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA and BZIP2 depending on the content, uses tuned LZMA settings for formats like JPG, BMP, WAV and EXE, stays compatible with the standard 7z format, and supports drag-and-drop batch processing with Fast and Ultra modes.
That description tells you the intended reader: someone with a pile of old archives — backups, downloaded bundles, project snapshots — who wants to shrink them without changing formats. Because the output stays valid 7z, the repacked files still open in ordinary 7-Zip or similar tools, so there is little lock-in risk.
Who it is for
- Archivists and hoarders of large file collections who want to reclaim disk space.
- Cloud storage users paying for capacity, where smaller archives directly cut cost.
- People distributing files, who benefit from smaller downloads.
Trade-offs to weigh
Repacking is not free: high-ratio modes take noticeably longer than a standard zip, and gains vary by content — already-compressed files such as JPG or MP4 rarely shrink much, while text, logs and uncompressed audio or images often do. Always test a repacked archive before deleting the original.
A useful next step
Pick one representative folder of archives, repack a sample in Fast mode, and compare sizes and times against Ultra mode. If the savings justify the wait for your typical files, apply it in batches. For background on 7z itself, see 7-Zip.
How can I reduce the size of my existing 7z, RAR, or ZIP archives?
Use a recompression tool that unpacks the archive and rebuilds it with stronger settings. On this site, the featured program for that job is Ultra7z Archive Optimizer, which is described as converting 7z, RAR and ZIP archives into smaller 7z files and repacking them in batches via drag-and-drop. It offers Fast and Ultra modes and claims to switch compression methods (PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA, BZIP2) automatically during archive creation.
A practical approach
- Work on copies. Keep the originals until you have checked that the new archives open correctly.
- Start with the Ultra mode on a small sample. Compare the resulting size against the original before running a whole folder.
- Expect the biggest gains where the original was made with default settings. Archives already created with maximum settings will shrink far less.
- Check compatibility. The output is described as standard 7z, which most modern extractors can open, but anyone receiving the files needs 7z support rather than plain ZIP support.
Trade-offs to weigh
| Factor | Repacking to 7z | Leaving archives as they are |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Usually smaller, especially with tuned settings | No change |
| Time | Longer, particularly in Ultra mode | None |
| Compatibility | Needs a 7z-capable extractor | Unchanged |
| Effort | Batch drag-and-drop, but needs verification | None |
If your archives are mostly photos, audio or already-compressed video, gains will be modest because those formats are close to incompressible. The site's claim of tuned settings for JPG, BMP, WAV and EXE files is where improvement is most plausible, so test a folder of those first.
For background on the 7z format and its compression methods, the official project pages at 7-Zip explain what the different algorithms do. If you want a broader set of tools and notes on compression, Super Compression is the source of the Ultra7z description above.
Is Ultra7z Archive Optimizer compatible with standard 7-zip archives?
Yes. Ultra7z Archive Optimizer produces archives that are fully compatible with the original 7z format, according to the site's featured post on Super Compression. You can repack an existing 7z archive with it and the result should still open in standard 7-Zip tools.
What that means in practice
- Existing archives: Ultra7z is described as repacking your old and new 7z archives to reduce their size, so it takes standard 7z files as input.
- Method switching: It automatically switches between PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA and BZIP2 during archive creation, including tuned LZMA settings for JPG, BMP, WAV and EXE files. These are codecs 7-Zip already supports, which is why the output stays compatible.
- Batch work: It supports drag-and-drop batch processing, with Fast and Ultra modes for repacking.
A sensible check
If you depend on a specific toolchain (for example, extracting on a NAS, a phone app or an older 7-Zip version), repack one representative archive first and test extraction there before converting a whole collection. Compatibility with the format does not guarantee every third-party extractor handles every codec choice.
When it is worth using
The main case is storage: shrinking archives you already keep on a disk or in cloud storage. If your files must stay readable by any 7-Zip-compatible program on any device, keep an untouched copy of the original until you have confirmed extraction works in your own environment.
What compression methods does Ultra7z switch between automatically?
Ultra7z automatically switches between PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA and BZIP2 while it creates 7z archives, according to the site's own description of the tool. The same listing says the LZMA option is tuned for specific file types such as JPG, BMP, WAV and EXE, and that the output stays fully compatible with the standard 7z format.
What this means in practice
The point of switching methods per file is that no single algorithm suits everything. Photographs and audio often benefit from a preprocessing step like DELTA before the main compressor runs, while text and executables reward stronger dictionary-based methods. A tool that picks and tunes the method itself saves you from testing combinations by hand, especially when repacking a folder of mixed archives.
A concrete case: someone with years of old ZIP and RAR backups could run them through Ultra7z in batch (the site mentions drag-and-drop and Fast/Ultra repacking modes) and get smaller 7z files without changing the archive format. The trade-off is time — stronger settings and per-file method selection take longer than a plain default compression run — and you should verify that anything depending on the original archives still opens correctly before deleting the originals.
For background on how these methods differ, see 7-Zip, the reference implementation whose 7z format Ultra7z targets.
How do I batch recompress multiple archives at once?
Batch recompression means unpacking and rebuilding several archives with stronger settings, usually in one drag-and-drop pass. On Super Compression, the featured tool is Ultra7z Archive Optimizer, which describes batch processing of archives by drag-and-drop and repacking 7z, rar, and zip files into smaller 7z archives. It also lists Fast and Ultra modes, automatic switching among PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA, and BZIP2, and tuned LZMA for jpg, bmp, wav, and exe content.
A practical batch workflow
- Copy, don't move. Work on duplicates of your archives until you have checked the output. Repacking replaces the container format, so keep the originals.
- Group by content type. Photo sets, audio, and executables benefit from different compression choices. The tool's automatic method switching is designed for mixed content, but separating large groups makes results easier to compare.
- Run a small test batch first. Repack five to ten representative archives in Fast mode, compare sizes, then decide whether Ultra mode is worth the extra time.
- Check that archives still open. After batch conversion, extract a sample from each group and confirm file counts and folder structure.
- Keep a naming convention. For example, add a suffix such as
-optso optimized archives are distinguishable from originals.
Fast versus Ultra: a decision guide
| Situation | Sensible choice | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Many archives, limited time | Fast mode | Smaller savings, quicker turnaround |
| Long-term cloud storage | Ultra mode | Longer processing, best size reduction |
| Mixed content (photos, audio, documents) | Automatic method switching | Less predictable per-file results |
| Archives you access often | Keep the original format | Repacking to 7z may complicate routine use |
A concrete case: someone with years of ZIP backups of scanned documents and phone photos could drag the whole folder into Ultra7z, compare total size before and after, and keep whichever set extracts cleanly. The savings matter most when storage is billed, as the site notes about cloud storage costs; for a handful of small archives, the time spent repacking may outweigh the space gained.
What are the fastest settings for repacking archives in Ultra7z?
The page does not state a specific "fastest" configuration for Ultra7z, so the safest answer is: use the Fast mode it advertises for repacking, rather than the Ultra mode. The excerpt describes "Fast and Ultra modes for repacking," which implies Fast is the quicker, lower-effort path and Ultra is the slower, higher-compression one. Treat that as the product's own framing, not a measured benchmark.
What to expect from each mode
| Mode | Likely trade-off | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Fast | Quicker repacking, less size reduction | Large batches, tight time, archives you will rewrite again |
| Ultra | Slower, smaller output | Final storage copies, cloud archives you rarely touch |
Practical next step
If speed is the priority, repack a small sample of your archives in Fast mode first and compare output size and elapsed time against Ultra on the same files. The page notes that Ultra7z auto-switches codecs (PPMD, LZMA, LZMA2, DEFLATE, DELTA, BZIP2) during archive creation, and that this switching is part of how it achieves its gains, so a quick side-by-side test on your own mix of formats (JPG, WAV, EXE, documents) will tell you whether Ultra's extra time is worth it.
For background on 7z compression generally, see 7-Zip.
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