When talking about split large files into multiple parts, either for example to share it on file hosting services (Rapidshare/Megaupload); what we commonly do is use utilities , the WinRAR or any other program specifically designed for this task. That's fine, but the problem is that to rejoin it you need to use the same program and the other user may not have it.
In that sense, we do not ask, Will there be better alternatives?
Well yes friends, the answer has a name and is called «Machete«.
Machete is a free program developed by the company " LDC " (Mexico), creators of the best antivirus for USB drives, 'MxOne' ; this time Machete, in addition to its simplicity in terms of use, stands out for the following features:
- Divide files into up to 50 parts.
- Generate a .BAT file to rejoin the files.
- Lightweight (85 KB).
- portable.
- In Spanish.
- Gratuitous.
- Compatible with Windows.
Regarding the .BAT file, it's created when the file is split and contains all the necessary information to rejoin the files. You just need to run it, and that's it. This way, you or the user you sent it to won't need any other external program to join the files; quite interesting and innovative.
As we mentioned, Machete is free, available in Spanish, portable (no installation required ), and compatible with all versions of Windows. Incidentally, the name is reminiscent of " Hacha ," another free application that stood out for being one of the first utilities for splitting and merging files.
Official website | Download Machete (76.9 Kb – Zip)