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Below is a summary of StuffIt's basic functionality:

Email files
Sending files, such as digital photos is easier with StuffIt. Right-clicking on the files or folder compresses them into a single archive. You can also let the new wizards attach files to your email message.

Send files that open automatically
Choose the self-extracting archive option and the email attachments you send will open automatically on any PC. No unzipping software is needed!

Send files that arrive safely:

Corruption protection
Choose "add redundancy" when making an archive and StuffIt wraps your file with an extra layer of summary information so that it can be automatically rebuilt in the event of corruption due to transfer errors or bad media.

Privacy protection
When you use StuffIt's 512-bit encryption, only the person with the correct password can access your archives, so that sensitive data stay private.

Extensive Access Options:
StuffIt makes it simple to access e-mail attachments and downloads that were compressed on any platform, including Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac. You can use new drag and drop tools to open or view the contents of Zip, StuffIt, Tape. or other archives instantly.