ACE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ace
Format Type Archive file format
Compression Algorithm LZ77 variant
Developer e-merge GmbH
Introduced 1998
MIME Type application/x-ace-compressed
Multi-volume Archive Support Yes
Password Protection Support Yes
Recovery Record Support Yes
Encryption Support Yes, via external plugins
Maximum File Size Not specifically limited by format
Supported Platforms Windows primarily, with third-party support for Unix/Linux
Open Source No
Primary Usage Data compression and archiving
Advantages High compression ratios, support for various features like multi-volume archives and repair records
Disadvantages Less widespread than ZIP or RAR, proprietary format
Native Software WinAce
Unicode Support No
Archive Splitting Yes
Compression Speed Adjustable, can be slower than other formats due to high compression ratio
Popularity Low to moderate, primarily in certain regions or industries
Library/Tool Support Limited, mostly through older or specialized tools