If you’re in need of a compression tool that will allow you to pack various executable formats, then look no further. This is a super lightweight tool that will allow you to do just that. This app is portable, which means it requires no installation and you will be able to save on an external drive so you can use it on any other computers.
The program only runs using the command console, so users who are not familiar with it might find it confusing. When you run the app, you will see the usage syntax, as well as the available commands and options. You’ll see that the syntax is simple because you only need to write the file path of the UPX, the compression command, and choose the options you want to apply.
There are two compression options: fast compression and optimal compression, and in the compression preferences, you’ll find verbose compression and quiet compression.
If you find the program confusing, you will find help files so you can access the full potential of the app. Overall, you will have access to many different tools to do exactly what you need, and it won’t take you any time or effort at all.
UPX is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in packers / protectors category and is available to all software users as a free download.