Free tool for creating and opening ZIP files quickly and easily

PeaZip

PeaZip

  -  9.42 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    PeaZip 10.3.0 (64-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Giorgio Tani / External Link

  • Filename

    peazip-10.3.0.WIN64.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    d64103b642a4724cf1738366610216d1

PeaZip is an open-source and free file archiver for Windows that provides robust file compression, extraction, and encryption capabilities.

It supports over 200 file formats, making it one of the most versatile alternatives to WinRAR and WinZip.

PeaZip Screenshot 1

PeaZip 32/64bit is lightweight, efficient, and packed with advanced features while maintaining a user-friendly interface.

Designed for Windows and Linux, it offers a seamless experience for users who need to manage archives securely and efficiently.

Key Features

Supports Multiple Formats: Extracts over 200 formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and ISO.

File Compression: Creates archives in formats such as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, and more.

Encryption & Security: Provides AES-256 encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure deletion of files.

Batch Processing: Allows users to compress, extract, and manage multiple files at once.

File Splitting & Merging: Splits large files into smaller parts for easier sharing and later merging.

Built-in File Manager: Helps users navigate and organize compressed files efficiently.

Checksum & Hash Functions: Verifies file integrity using MD5, SHA256, and other hash algorithms.

Portable Version Available: Can run without installation, ideal for users who need a portable solution.

User Interface

It features a clean and intuitive interface. The main window resembles a standard file manager, making navigation familiar to most users.

With drag-and-drop support, quick access to major functions, and customizable themes, it ensures that both beginners and advanced users can efficiently use its features without unnecessary complexity.

Installation and Setup
  • Download the installer from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Choose between the full installation or the portable version.
  • Once installed, it integrates with Windows Explorer, allowing you to right-click and compress/extract files easily.
How to Use

Compress Files: Open PeaZip, select files, click "Add," choose compression format and settings, then confirm.

Extract Files: Right-click a compressed file, select "Extract Here" or "Extract to [folder]."

Encrypt an Archive: Choose files, select "Add," enable AES encryption, and set a password.

Convert Archive Format: Open an archive, choose "Convert," select the desired format, and confirm.

Split a Large File: Choose a file, select "Split," specify segment size, and confirm.

FAQ

Is PeaZip safe to use?
Yes, PeaZip is open-source software, meaning its code is publicly available for scrutiny, ensuring security and transparency.

Can PeaZip open RAR files?
Yes, it can extract RAR files, but it cannot create them due to licensing restrictions.

Does PeaZip support password-protected archives?
Yes, it allows users to create and extract encrypted archives with password protection.

Is PeaZip better than WinRAR?
It offers similar functionality for free, whereas WinRAR requires a paid license for full use. However, WinRAR provides better RAR file handling.

Can PeaZip be used as a portable app?
Yes, it offers a portable version that does not require installation, making it ideal for use on multiple computers.

Alternatives

WinRAR – A paid alternative with superior RAR handling.

WinZip – A paid alternative with cloud integration and extensive features.

7-Zip – A popular open-source file archiver with a minimalistic UI.

Bandizip – A lightweight, free compression tool with fast performance.

System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (32-bit & 64-bit)
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 512 MB minimum
  • Storage: 20 MB free disk space
  • Additional: .NET Framework is not required, making it lightweight and efficient.
PROS
  • Free and open-source with no hidden costs
  • Supports a wide range of archive formats
  • AES-256 encryption for security
  • Portable version available
  • Customizable interface and lightweight performance
CONS
  • Cannot create RAR files
  • Compression speed can be slower than some competitors
  • Lacks advanced cloud integration features
Conclusion

PeaZip is an excellent free file compression tool for Windows users. It provides powerful compression, encryption, and file management features while remaining lightweight and easy to use. While it lacks native RAR compression and cloud storage integration, its extensive format support and security features make it a strong alternative to WinRAR and WinZip.

Also Available: PeaZip for Mac

  • PeaZip 10.3.0 (64-bit) Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

Code:
- project_pea and project_peach updated to optimization and debugging project-level options recommended for Lazarus 3.x line
- Optimized app startup reducing 25% time and 20% memory usage
- Various fixes

File manager:
- Auto browse TAR inside compressed TAR archives now can be limited to max size (100 MB, 1 GB, 10 GB, Always) in order to avoid automatic time consuming operation
- Can now save list of files/search results as csv (with , and ; separator), tsv, and txt
- Improved "Analyze content of folders" function, now reporting content size in separate column to allow sorting for smallest/largest folder
- Improved handling archives with errors, or containing extra data, i.e. container formats which are variants of archive formats
- With Options > Settings > Archive manager, "Browse non-canonical archive types" option flagged (default) the app will always try to open for browsing such archives
- Unflagging this option stops the app from browsing archives if errors are detected, which may be more safe, but is less flexible in terms of handling/recovering data
- More cases of warnings and errors are recognized and shown (warning icon in the navigation bar) for file formats supported through the 7z/p7zip backend
- Smart new folder toggle is now reachable also from quick extraction dropdown menu
- Style submenu in "..." style menu allows to quickly change app's file manager GUI applying multiple customizations at once to fit one of the pre-set styles: Minimal, Classic, Modern, and Postmodern
- Updated Themes to customize more items (menu dropdown, breadcrumb separator, settings icon), legacy themes are still supported
- New Tux-Alt theme for alternative look&feel on Linux systems
- (Windows) Improved rendering of exe files' icons

Extraction and archiving:
- Improved displaying information in the task progress window and in the archive creation / extraction screen title
- Improved managing non-ASCII characters in passwords
- Added warning to prevent creation of archives using non-ASCII characters if not supported by the format (or otherwise not supported due to technical limitations)
- Fixed Windows drag and drop extraction not correctly communicating non-ASCII characters in passwords through pipe
- When directly sending items to compression without confirmation, file spanning (if set) is automatically disabled for the current operation
- Added support for VmWare .ova files, and Minecraft archive file types .mcaddon, .mcmeta, .mcpack, .mcproject, .mcstructure, .mctemplate, .mcworld (242 file extensions supported)

Installers:
- (Linux) Qt6 installable packages updated to create needed links to libQt6Pas.so out of the box
- (Linux) Updated information for context menu integration for Gnome and KDE in (peazip)/res/share/batch/freedesktop_integration
- sh scripts to automate context menu integration now available in KDE-servicemenus and Nautilus-scripts subfolders