Fast file and folder compression for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is LRGEX Compress?
LRGEX Compress by LRGEX is open-source Windows software in the archivers category. It ranks 20th by popularity among archivers in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.0, released on September 21, 2026. The version history goes back to September 9, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,220 times. The source code on GitHub (LRGEX/Compress) has 7 stars. Similar programs include 7-Zip, PeaZip and WinRAR.
Project description on GitHub: “Lightning-fast right-click compression for Windows. Creates and extracts .zgx , extracts .zip, .rar and .7z ,preserves timestamps, creation times, attributes, and symlinks exactly.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: LRGEX Compress is an open-source archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LRGEX Compress safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8C029C091F5E1C95797C1584C0A13C14A00F5A441F485FB68C4FDBE7347973E1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.0Latest | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8.2 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8.1 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.3 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LRGEX.Compress -echoco install lrgex-compress -yLRGEX-Compress-v1.9.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /CURRENTUSERRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LRGEX
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LRGEX/Compress
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Released
- September 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,220
- GitHub stars
- 7
- winget ID
- LRGEX.Compress
- Chocolatey package
- lrgex-compress
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LRGEX Compress free?
Yes. LRGEX Compress is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is LRGEX Compress safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install LRGEX Compress with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can LRGEX Compress be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LRGEX Compress run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of LRGEX Compress?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2026.
Can I use LRGEX Compress without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LRGEX Compress?
7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
