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ZArchiver
What it is
ZArchiver is an Android app for managing archives, including application backups stored in archives. It can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives. ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be protected with passwords, and 7ZIP can also encrypt file names. Archive tools include testing, creating separate archives, and splitting an archive into volumes. File operations cover copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, and extracting. A separate ZArchiver Cloud Plugin provides cloud-storage access, including file uploads and downloads. The app is free, and the listed plan is free; Google Play purchases are currently unavailable indefinitely. On Android 11 and later, the app requires All file access to work with files and archives. The maker says security patches block access to Android/data and Android/obb unless a device has root or Shizuku. Deleted files and folders are removed permanently, with no Trash folder. The privacy policy says personal information is not collected, transferred, or sold, while noting that stored archive passwords are not guaranteed to be hack-proof.
For and against
For
- Creates archives in eight listed formats.
- ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected.
- Archive testing and volume splitting are available.
- A separate plugin provides cloud upload and download access.
Against
- Android 11 and later require All file access.
- Android/data and Android/obb access is restricted without root or Shizuku.
- Deleted files are permanent; there is no Trash folder.
- Developers cannot restore encrypted archive passwords.
The verdict
ZArchiver provides archive creation and file-management tools on Android, with a separate plugin for cloud access. Consider its Android storage restrictions and permanent deletion behavior before managing important files.
Who it suits
ZArchiver suits Android users who need to create, inspect, split, or extract archives and manage files. Users handling protected archives should keep their passwords safe, since the developers cannot restore them.
Plans and prices
ZArchiver
Free app; Google Play purchases are currently unavailable indefinitely
Read 11 Oct 2026 · zdevs.ru
On the record
- 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.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Archive formats
- The guide says it can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Archive operations
- The guide lists archive testing, creating separate archives, and splitting archives into volumes as available options.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud integration
- A separate ZArchiver Cloud Plugin provides access to cloud storage and lets users upload and download files.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Deletion limit
- Deleted files and folders are removed permanently, and ZArchiver has no Trash folder.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected, and 7ZIP can encrypt file names.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- File management
- File operations include copying, moving, deleting, renaming, searching, and extracting files.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Open-source components
- The maker lists libraries and components used by ZArchiver, including parts of AOSP, BusyBox, 7-Zip, and LZ4.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Password recovery
- The guide says developers cannot help restore passwords for encrypted ZIP and 7ZIP archives.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy states that ZArchiver does not collect, transfer, or sell personal information.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ZArchiver is an Android program for managing archives, including application backups in archives.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Saved passwords
- The policy says archive passwords are stored encrypted for some time, but hack-proof confidentiality is not guaranteed.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Storage permissions
- On Android 11 and later, ZArchiver requires All file access to display and work with files and archives.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address.zdevs.ru · read 11 Oct 2026
