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PeaZip

Ch 077.1of 34 File Compression Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Archive formatsCreates 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, PAQ/LPAQ/ZPAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ/BCM, RAR conditionally, TAR, UPX, WIM, and ZIP/ZIPX; extracts 200+ types
  4. 4Archive encryptionYes
  5. 5Split archivesYes
  6. 6Command-line toolsYes
  7. 7Portable versionYes
  8. 8Archive repairYes
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Overview

PeaZip is ranked #7 of 34 in file compression software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

PeaZip plans and pricing

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

Compared on file compression software

Free plan
Yespeazip.github.io
Archive formats
Creates 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, PAQ/LPAQ/ZPAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ/BCM, RAR conditionally, TAR, UPX, WIM, and ZIP/ZIPX; extracts 200+ typespeazip.github.io
Archive encryption
Yespeazip.github.io
Split archives
Yespeazip.github.io
Command-line tools
Yespeazip.github.io
Portable version
Yespeazip.github.io
Archive repair
Yespeazip.github.io
Supported platforms
BSD, Linux, macOS, Windowspeazip.github.io

Facts

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

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