Overview

StuffIt Deluxe is a popular file compression and expansion utility developed by Smith Micro. It was originally developed only for Macintosh computers, but is now available for both Mac and Windows platforms. StuffIt Deluxe can compress archives in several file formats, including the native .SIT and .SITX formats. It also provides advanced archive encryption features and integrates with common image editing and e-mail programs.

User Interface

The StuffIt Deluxe user interface provides several methods for creating and expanding archives, including the built-in archive wizard, the drag and drop system, and the StuffIt MagicMenu. Users can configure the StuffIt Destinations destination and expansion tiles for quick drag and drop creation and extraction. They can also view browse archive contents using the StuffIt Archive Manager.

Capabilities

StuffIt Deluxe offers help wizards and drag and drop tools to create archives for different purposes, including FTP transfers, split archives for e-mail attachments, and archive encryption for protecting sensitive data. The software also provides tools for scheduling backups, burning archives to discs, and creating self-extracting archives (.SEA files).

StuffIt Deluxe provides advanced features for compressing audio and image files. JPEG images can be compressed up to thirty percent further without losing image quality. This allows users to reduce the size of e-mail attachments and store more digital photos on their computer. By compressing audio files, StuffIt Deluxe enables users to store more music on portable media players.

User Community

StuffIt Deluxe has grown in popularity with both Mac and Windows users with its cross-platform support and wide range of uses. Personal users and photographers commonly use StuffIt Deluxe for compressing and archiving images and videos. Professional users also use StuffIt Deluxe to create backups for company computers and encrypt files with sensitive data.

Screenshots:

StuffIt Destinations	Add Destination	Add Expansion
Progress	StuffIt Archive Manager	Archive Image Previews

Features:

• Cross-platform support for Mac and Windows systems
• StuffIt Destinations drag and drop system
• Support for a variety of compressed file formats
• File encryption and password protection
• Workflow integration with common applications
• Intuitive wizards for creating archives
• Online StuffIt Connect transfer service
• Automated backup creation

System Requirements:

Mac OS

• Mac OS X 10.5 or later

Windows

• Windows XP, Vista, or 7
• 40MB free disk space