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PeaZip

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Spec score 7.6 #18 of 36 in File Compression Software

What it is

PeaZip is a free file archiver and archive manager for creating, opening, and extracting archives on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It extracts more than 200 archive formats and variants, including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIP, Brotli, and Zstandard, and can create supported archives, convert existing ones, and split or join files. Its file manager includes browsing, search, bookmarks, duplicate detection, and integrated text, hex, and image viewers. Encryption options include strong encryption, authenticated encryption, and optional password-and-keyfile two-factor authentication. Tasks set up in the graphical interface can be exported as command-line scripts. Portable packages are available for all three listed platforms and can be used without installation. PeaZip is licensed under GNU LGPLv3 and is free for personal, professional, and commercial use; the listed plan is free. The software says it does not collect or transmit personally identifiable information. Packages are not currently signed, but SHA256 hashes are published for integrity checks. Creating RAR archives requires WinRAR, while opening or extracting ACE files requires the optional UNACE plugin.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PeaZip is a free file archiver and archive manager for creating, opening, and extracting archives.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Privacy
The software does not collect or transmit users’ personally identifiable information, and its only networking capability is linking to online resources.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Support
The project provides online help, FAQ pages, and an issue tracker for support and issue reporting.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
License
The software is released under GNU LGPLv3 and is free for personal, professional, and commercial use.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
ACE limitation
Opening and extracting ACE files requires installing the optional proprietary UNACE plugin.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Archive support
It supports over 200 archive formats and variants, including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIP, Brotli, and Zstandard.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Compression and conversion
It can create archives in supported formats, convert existing archives, and split or join files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Encryption
It supports strong encryption, optional password-and-keyfile two-factor authentication, and authenticated encryption.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
File management
Its file manager includes browsing, search, bookmarks, duplicate detection, and integrated text, hex, and image viewers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Format limitation
Creating RAR archives requires WinRAR to be installed because standalone RAR compression is restricted by licensing limitations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Package verification
Packages are not currently signed; the project publishes SHA256 hashes over its TLS-secured website for checking integrity and authenticity.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Portable use
Portable packages for Linux, macOS, and Windows can be extracted and used without installation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Scripting
Tasks configured in the graphical interface can be exported as command-line scripts for reuse or automation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io
Website privacy
The project says its website does not use cookies and does not collect visitors’ personally identifiable information.Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io

Plans and prices

PeaZip Free Free for personal, professional, and commercial use · open-source GNU LGPLv3 Read 30 Sep 2026 · peazip.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Extracts more than 200 archive formats and variants.
  • Includes browsing, search, bookmarks, and duplicate detection.
  • Supports encryption and split archives.
  • Exports GUI-configured tasks as command-line scripts.
  • Free for personal, professional, and commercial use.

Limits

  • Creating RAR archives requires WinRAR.
  • ACE extraction requires the optional proprietary UNACE plugin.
  • Packages are not currently signed.

Who it suits

PeaZip suits people who need archive creation, extraction, conversion, and file management across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its scripting and portable packages may also suit users who want to reuse archive tasks or run the software without installation.

Verdict

PeaZip combines broad archive support with file-management, encryption, and scripting tools, and its license permits commercial use at no cost. Note the WinRAR and UNACE requirements for particular formats and the unsigned packages.

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