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PeaZip is an archive tool with strong multi-search filter support for archive content. Users can create or extract several archives at once and build self-extracting archives. Users can export job definitions as command-line instructions, save archive layouts, and bookmark archives and folders. Additionally, it can scan and open compressed and uncompressed files with custom applications.
Other features include strong encryption, robust file copying, file splitting and joining (file spanning), secure data deletion, file comparison, checksum and hash generation, system benchmarking, and the ability to generate random passwords and keyfiles.
As an open-source file and archive manager, PeaZip boasts comprehensive availability: it’s cross-platform and offered as both portable and installable software for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows and Linux, ensuring its functionality across any desktop environment.
The program is freeware and available at no cost. Furthermore, it’s a portable application that needs no installation.
- Full support (read and write): 7z, FreeArc’s arc/wrc, sfx (7z and arc), bz2, gz, paq/lpaq/zpaq, pea, quad/balz, cut up, tar, upx, zip
- Read only (browse, extract, test): 7z, apk, bz, bz2, bzip2, tbz2, tbz, gz, gzip, tgz, tpz, tar, zip, zipx, z01, smzip, arj, cab, chm, chi, chq, chw, hxs, hxi, hxr, hxq, hxw, lit, cpio, deb, lzh, lha, rar, r01, 00, rpm, z, taz, tz, iso, jar, ear, war, lha, pet, pup, pak, pk3, pk4, slp, [Content], xpi, wim, u3p, lzma86, lzma, udf, xar, dmg, hfs, part1, split, swm, tpz, kmz, xz, txz, vhd, mslz, apm, mbr, fat, ntfs, exe, dll, sys, msi, msp, ods, ots, odm, oth, oxt, odb, odf, odg, otg, odp, otp, odt, ott, gnm, doc, dot, xls, xlt, ppt, pps, pot, docx, dotx, xlsx, xltx, swf, flv, quad, balz, zpaq, paq8f, paq8jd, paq8l, paq8o, lpaq1, lpaq5, lpaq8, ace, arc, wrc, 001, pea, cbz, cbr, cba, cb7, cbt (and more…)
- Repair: FreeArc’s arc/wrc
PeaZip can extract most archive formats from Windows and Unix environments, ranging from mainstream formats like 7Z, RAR, TAR, and ZIP to experimental ones, including the PAQ/LPAQ family, making it the most powerful compressor available. It supports a wide range of compression and encryption standards, from the fastest to the most powerful. Additionally, PeaZip allows users to export job definitions as scripts, bridging the gap between GUI and console applications while enabling them to choose the best of both worlds.
PeaZip has a safe deletion feature, can confirm file checksums and hashes, and supports multiple robust encryption requirements, optionally using two-factor authentication (password and keyfile) for elevated security:
- 7Z: 7-Zip AES256 encryption
- ZIP: WinZip AES256 AE encryption and ZipCrypto for legacy compatibility; can decrypt PKZip’s AES encryption
- ARC: FreeARC AES256, Blowfish, Twofish256 and Serpent256
- PEA: AES256 EAX authenticated encryption
PeaZip is localized in 29 languages and can deal with all the most popular archive formats (150+ file types), supporting a wide selection of advanced file and archive management features (search, bookmarks, thumbnail viewer, hashing, find duplicate files, convert archives…), particularly targeted at security (strong encryption, two-factor authentication, encrypted password manager, safe deletion…).
PeaZip – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Supports hundreds of archive formats for extracting files and creates popular archive types such as ZIP, 7Z, and TAR. | ✗ The interface includes many advanced options that may feel overwhelming for users who only need basic file compression. |
| ✓ Includes strong encryption and password protection options to help secure sensitive files before sharing or storing them. | ✗ Compression speed can vary depending on the selected archive format and encryption settings. |
| ✓ Offers batch compression and extraction tools, making it easy to process multiple archives in a single operation. | ✗ Does not provide built-in cloud storage integration for directly managing archives stored in online services. |
| ✓ Integrates with Windows Explorer, allowing users to compress, extract, and manage archives directly from the context menu. | ✗ Some less common archive formats are supported only for extraction and cannot be created. |
| ✓ Completely free and open source, with no feature restrictions or advertisements in the core application. | ✗ Lacks collaboration and file-sharing features found in some modern cloud-based file management solutions. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PeaZip used for?
PeaZip is a free, open-source file archiver that creates, extracts, converts, and manages compressed archives. It also includes file splitting, encryption, checksum verification, duplicate-file detection, and batch archive processing.
Which archive formats does PeaZip support?
PeaZip supports more than 150 archive and file types, including ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, RAR, ISO, and many others. It can create archives in supported read/write formats, while numerous additional formats are available for browsing and extraction only.
Can PeaZip create password-protected and encrypted archives?
Yes. PeaZip supports encryption options such as AES-256 for compatible archive formats. It can also use two-factor protection with a password and keyfile for supported encryption methods, helping secure sensitive files.
Can PeaZip split large files into smaller parts?
Yes. PeaZip can split files into multiple parts and join them again when needed. This is useful for dividing large files into smaller volumes for storage or transfer. It also supports checksum and hash generation to help verify file integrity.
What is the difference between PeaZip and WinArchiver?
PeaZip is a free, open-source, cross-platform archiver available for Windows and Linux, with portable versions and extensive encryption features. WinArchiver focuses on archive management on Windows and additionally offers virtual-drive mounting for accessing supported archives and disc images without extracting them.
Official Homepage – https://peazip.github.io
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32 and 64 bit)
- Linux ARM, BSD
- ReactOS,
- Wine
