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PeaZip

Free cross-platform file archiver and RAR/7Z compression utility with strong encryption.

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LicenseLGPL-3.0
GitHub stars4.8k
Last commit5 days ago
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Encrypted Archive ManagerRar 7z ExtractorUtilitiesFile CompressorFile Archiver
Overview

Why consider PeaZip?

PeaZip is a free and open-source file manager and archive utility for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Supporting over 200 archive formats (ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, GZ), it features strong two-factor authenticated encryption, secure file deletion, and file integrity hash checking.

Guided learning

Learn PeaZip by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of PeaZip

PeaZip provides an intuitive desktop interface to extract, create, and encrypt multi-volume archive files.

Quickstart

  1. Download PeaZip for Windows, Linux, or macOS.
  2. Right-click any archive file to extract with high-speed multi-threading.
  3. Create new 7Z or ZIP archives with AES-256 password encryption and keyfile protection.
  4. Verify downloaded file integrity with built-in MD5, SHA-256, and BLAKE2 checksum hashing.

PeaZip is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0.

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PeaZip FAQs

PeaZip is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

PeaZip is listed under the LGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

PeaZip is listed as an alternative to WinRAR. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.