Razor12911’s Xtool addresses this by acting as a pre-processor. It functions by decrypting and decompressing these stubborn file formats into raw streams before the final archival compression takes place. This process transforms previously incompressible data into highly compressible raw data, significantly reducing the final archive size. While the average user might see this as a technical triviality, in the realm of digital preservation, where terabytes of data are moved and stored, Xtool’s ability to maximize compression ratios is a game-changer.
: While often used via command line, it includes a user interface mode for easier configuration. Xtool Library By Razor12911