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PeaZip

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Free for personal, professional, and commercial use · open-source GNU LGPLv3

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

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