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Bandizip
Seoul, South Korea
What it is
Bandizip is an archiver for compressing and extracting files on Windows and macOS. It creates archives in formats such as ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX, EXE, TAR, and ISO, and extracts more than 40 formats, including RAR and RAR5. It can split archives into volumes and handle high-capacity compression. Smart extraction, archive editing, and quick access through File Explorer on Windows or Finder’s services menu on Mac support everyday file handling. Encryption includes AES-256, and 7Z archives can conceal filenames. The free Standard Edition includes ads and limits antimalware scanning to archived files under 1 MB. On Windows, scanning uses Microsoft AMSI with system antivirus, and requires Windows 10 or later with real-time protection enabled. Professional Edition adds a password manager, ZIP repair, password recovery, and image previews inside archives. It costs $30, paid once; Enterprise costs $20, paid once, with a minimum purchase of two licenses.
For and against
For
- Creates ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX, EXE, TAR, and ISO archives.
- Extracts more than 40 formats, including RAR5.
- Supports AES-256 encryption and split archives.
- Offers portable and command-line versions.
- Professional adds password management and ZIP repair.
Against
- Standard Edition has ads and limited features.
- Standard scanning covers only files under 1 MB.
- Windows scanning requires Windows 10 or later and real-time protection.
- Professional costs $30, paid once.
The verdict
Bandizip combines broad archive-format support with encryption and file-handling tools for Windows and Mac. Check the Standard Edition’s scanning limit and the paid-edition costs against your needs.
Who it suits
Bandizip suits people who regularly create or open archives on Windows or macOS, including users who need broad format support or encrypted 7Z files. Its paid editions may suit users who need password recovery, archive repair, or image previews.
Plans and prices
Standard Edition
Ads · limited features · antimalware scan limited to files of 1 MB or less
Read 30 Sep 2026 · bandisoft.com
Enterprise Edition
Enterprise users · offline registration · commercial use allowed
Read 30 Sep 2026 · bandisoft.com
Professional Edition
Single user · up to 5 PCs at a time · commercial use allowed
Read 30 Sep 2026 · bandisoft.com
On the record
- Compression
- It supports compression in formats including ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX, EXE, TAR, and ISO, with multi-volume and high-capacity compression.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Convenience
- Features include smart extraction, File Explorer right-click menus, and editing files inside an archive.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- Bandizip supports AES-256 encryption, and 7Z archives can encrypt filenames.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Extraction
- It supports extraction from more than 40 formats, including ZIP, 7Z, RAR, and RAR5.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- macOS integration
- The Mac edition integrates with Finder’s services menu for quick access to app features.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- macOS support
- The macOS edition requires macOS 10.13 or later and a 64-bit processor; Bandizip 365 requires macOS 11 or later.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Bandisoft says it was founded in 2008 in Seoul, South Korea.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Malware scan
- On Windows, archive scanning uses the system antivirus through Microsoft AMSI and requires Windows 10 or later with real-time protection enabled.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Paid features
- Professional Edition adds a password manager, ZIP archive repair, password recovery, and image previews inside archives.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Bandizip is an archiver for compressing and extracting files.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Scanning limit
- The Standard Edition scans only archived files smaller than 1 MB, and scanning cannot detect malware in every archive or format.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Bandisoft directs users to its forum or email for product support and bug reports.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The Windows edition supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 on 32-bit, x64, and ARM64 systems.bandisoft.com · read 30 Sep 2026
