ZipMate v1.2.0 – Fast & Flexible Multi-Format File Compression Utility

ZipMate v1.2.0 is a professional desktop application built for photographers, designers, archivists, creators, and power users who need fast, reliable, and fully customizable file compression without relying on cloud services or external tools.

It combines multi-format compression, file deduplication, drag & drop support, recursive folder handling, live progress monitoring, stop/resume safety, and a modern dark-themed interface into a single, easy-to-use application.

Compress files locally — no cloud uploads, no subscriptions, and no data ever leaves your system.

Automatically archive project folders, photo collections, documents, or shared directories. Preserve folder structure, track live progress, handle duplicate files safely, and maintain full control over your archives.

No accounts. No internet required. Full control.

🚀 Key Features

✔ Compress files into ZIP, 7Z, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.ZST formats
✔ File deduplication to skip duplicate content automatically
✔ Drag & drop and multi-folder support
✔ Include or exclude subfolders (recursive compression)
✔ Custom archive names with timestamp defaults
✔ Safe stop / resume functionality with automatic partial archive cleanup
✔ Live progress bar with file counters and ETA
✔ Real-time logging of compressed files
✔ Portable, lightweight, and offline
✔ Modern dark UI built with Tkinter & ttkbootstrap
✔ Optional Python source included for customization
✔ Fully offline — no cloud, no tracking

🗂 Workflow & Reliability

ZipMate is designed for fast, predictable, and professional compression:

• Add files and folders locally or via drag & drop
• Select your desired archive format and compression options
• Define a custom archive name or use timestamp defaults
• Automatically handle duplicate files
• Monitor live progress, ETA, and file counters
• Stop or resume compression safely at any time

All processing occurs entirely on your machine.
No logins. No telemetry. No cloud storage.

🧹 Control & Productivity Tools

• File Deduplication — prevent compressing duplicates
• Recursive Compression — include all subfolders automatically
• Live Progress & ETA — track completed and remaining files
• Safe Stop & Resume — partial archives cleaned up automatically
• Responsive UI — works smoothly even with large datasets

You remain in control at every step.

🏢 Professional & Developer Friendly

• Fully offline operation — ideal for secure or restricted environments
• No internet or external services required
• Perfect for photographers, designers, archivists, creators, and power users
• Full Python source — easy to customize, extend, or integrate
• Portable EXE build supported (Windows)
• Excellent foundation for workflow automation or archival projects

🖼 Screenshots / Preview

• Main ZipMate v1.2.0 Interface

• Live Progress Bar & Logging Panel

💼 Versions & Licensing

Standalone Windows EXE

• Runs instantly — no installer required
• No Python needed
• Fully offline and portable
• Modern, professional UI

Full Python Source Code

• Complete, readable, and editable Python code
• Customize compression logic, file handling, or UI
• Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux (Python required)

License Terms

• Single-user commercial license
• Personal and commercial use allowed
• ❌ Do NOT resell, redistribute, or rebrand as a competing product
• All rights reserved by Mate Technologies

🖥 System Requirements

• Windows 10+ (EXE version)
• Python 3.10+ (source code version)
• Required packages: ttkbootstrap, py7zr (optional for 7Z), zstandard (optional for TAR.ZST), tkinterdnd2 (optional for drag & drop)
• No internet connection required
• Fully offline execution