faq

FAQ

Is the application free?

Yes. It is donation-supported. The banner disappears after a verified donation.

Does it need 7-Zip installed?

No. Archive handling is fully managed through SharpCompress.

Do I need the .NET runtime installed?

Yes. Official bundles are framework-dependent single-file builds. Install the .NET 10 runtime; the runtime is intentionally not embedded in the executable.

Which formats can it create?

.7z (LZMA2) and .zip (Deflate).

Which formats can it verify?

.7z, .zip, and .rar.

Can it compress folders into one archive?

No. The batch operation creates one archive per file.

Does it overwrite existing archives?

No. Existing archives are skipped.

Can it delete the originals?

Yes, optionally, and only after successful compression.

Does verification extract files to disk?

No. Entries are streamed and discarded after size/CRC checking.

Why does verification take a long time?

Every byte is decompressed to validate integrity. Large or solid archives take longer. A 10-minute per-archive timeout prevents indefinite hangs.

Does the app update itself?

No. It checks GitHub and offers to open the download page. You decide whether to download.

What data is sent to the internet?

• Startup: application ID and version (statistics)
• Update check: GitHub release request
• Warning+ events: formatted bug report
• Donation verification: the email you enter

Where are logs stored?

Under <LocalApplicationData>/BatchConvertToCompressedFile/logs.

Can I run it on a server without a desktop?

The UI requires a graphical session. The test suite builds on headless CI but does not launch the window.

Is there a CLI?

Not currently. The application is GUI-only.

How do I report a bug?

Warnings and errors are reported automatically. You can also open an issue at https://github.com/purelogiccode/BatchConvertToCompressedFile/issues. Report security issues privately via SECURITY.md.