ZArchiver

Spec sheet

Purpose

ZArchiver is an Android program for managing archives, including application backups in archives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Privacy

The privacy policy states that ZArchiver does not collect, transfer, or sell personal information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Support

The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Android access limits

The maker says March 2024 security patches block granting access to Android/data and Android/obb on Android 11 and later; full access is possible with root or Shizuku.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Archive formats

The guide says it can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Archive operations

The guide lists archive testing, creating separate archives, and splitting archives into volumes as available options.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Cloud integration

A separate ZArchiver Cloud Plugin provides access to cloud storage and lets users upload and download files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Deletion limit

Deleted files and folders are removed permanently, and ZArchiver has no Trash folder.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Encryption

ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected, and 7ZIP can encrypt file names.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

File management

File operations include copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, and extracting files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Open-source components

The maker lists libraries and components used by ZArchiver, including parts of AOSP, BusyBox, 7-Zip, and LZ4.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Password recovery

The guide says developers cannot help restore passwords for encrypted ZIP and 7ZIP archives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Saved passwords

The policy says archive passwords are stored encrypted for some time, but hack-proof confidentiality is not guaranteed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Storage permissions

On Android 11 and later, ZArchiver requires All file access to display and work with files and archives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• File Compression Software#27 of 367.1