Portable PIM

So, let’s chat about Portable PIM. This handy software has been around for a while, and it’s all about archiving your files. You know, back in the day, archiving tools were mainly used to save disk space by squishing a bunch of files together. While Windows does have its own tools for this, there are some cool alternatives out there that really stand out. Portable PIM is one of those tools that aims to be your go-to personal archiving buddy.

What Makes Portable PIM Special?

The best part about Portable PIM? You don’t have to install anything! Just plug it into a thumb drive, and you can use it on any computer you come across. No fuss, right? Plus, it runs smoothly without messing with your computer’s registry. That means no annoying changes or slowdowns!

File Formats Supported

This tool has its own file format called PIM, but it can also handle other types like BALZ, QUAD, ZIP, JAR, PK3, PK4, and PAK. However, the support for these formats isn’t super robust. And just a heads-up—there's no way to add Portable PIM to your right-click menu. But you can set it as your default program for the supported formats which works just fine.

Creating Archives

Now let’s talk about making archives. Since there’s no context menu option here, you’ll need to start up the program first and create a new archive before adding files or folders. You can do this through browse dialogs or simply drag-and-drop your stuff in.

Compression and Storage Savings

The compression ratio is quite impressive! You can actually save quite a bit of disk space using this tool if that's what you're after. There are several compression options too if you want to whip up an archive quickly.

Simplicity Over Complexity

One thing to keep in mind is that Portable PIM doesn’t come with advanced features like password protection or creating split archives for easier sharing. Still, if you're looking for an easy way to create and extract archives without all the bells and whistles, it's definitely worth checking out!

If you're interested in trying out Portable PIM yourself and want more details on downloading it click here.