PeaZip is a free, open-source file archiver utility that supports over 200 archive formats for extraction and creates archives in multiple formats. The cross-platform software provides a modern interface for compression, encryption, and archive management tasks.
The software handles popular formats including ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, and hundreds more through built-in support and external libraries. Archive creation focuses on widely compatible formats like ZIP and 7Z with strong compression options.
PeaZip offers both strong AES-256 and Twofish encryption for protecting sensitive archives. The two-factor authentication option combines passwords with keyfiles for enhanced security. Secure deletion overwrites files before deleting to prevent recovery.
The file manager interface browses and searches archive contents without full extraction. Extracting specific files avoids decompressing unwanted content. Archive conversion transforms formats without extracting to disk first. Integration with Windows context menus enables quick operations from Explorer.
Additional features include archive repair to recover damaged files, split archives for size limits or easier distribution, and self-extracting archives for recipients without archiving software. Checksum calculation verifies file integrity.
PeaZip includes a console version for scripting and automation. The portable version runs from USB drives without installation. Bookmarks and password manager streamline frequent tasks. System theme integration matches the Windows appearance. Regular updates maintain format support and add new features.