PeaZip

6.9easy start · #10 of 34
in File Compression Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

PeaZip is ranked #10 of 34 in file compression software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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PeaZip Free Free for personal, professional, and commercial use · open-source GNU LGPLv3 peazip.github.io · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on file compression software

Free plan: Yes
Archive formats: Creates 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, PAQ/LPAQ/ZPAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ/BCM, RAR conditionally, TAR, UPX, WIM, and ZIP/ZIPX; extracts 200+ types
Archive encryption: Yes
Split archives: Yes
Command-line tools: Yes
Portable version: Yes
Archive repair: Yes
Supported platforms: BSD, Linux, macOS, Windows

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The record

Purpose: PeaZip is a free file archiver and archive manager for creating, opening, and extracting archives.
Archive support: It supports over 200 archive formats and variants, including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIP, Brotli, and Zstandard.
File management: Its file manager includes browsing, search, bookmarks, duplicate detection, and integrated text, hex, and image viewers.
Compression and conversion: It can create archives in supported formats, convert existing archives, and split or join files.
Encryption: It supports strong encryption, optional password-and-keyfile two-factor authentication, and authenticated encryption.
Scripting: Tasks configured in the graphical interface can be exported as command-line scripts for reuse or automation.
Portable use: Portable packages for Linux, macOS, and Windows can be extracted and used without installation.
License: The software is released under GNU LGPLv3 and is free for personal, professional, and commercial use.
Package verification: Packages are not currently signed; the project publishes SHA256 hashes over its TLS-secured website for checking integrity and authenticity.
Privacy: The software does not collect or transmit users’ personally identifiable information, and its only networking capability is linking to online resources.
Website privacy: The project says its website does not use cookies and does not collect visitors’ personally identifiable information.
Support: The project provides online help, FAQ pages, and an issue tracker for support and issue reporting.
Format limitation: Creating RAR archives requires WinRAR to be installed because standalone RAR compression is restricted by licensing limitations.
ACE limitation: Opening and extracting ACE files requires installing the optional proprietary UNACE plugin.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best File Compression Software in 2026#10 of 34

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Sources

peazip.github.io· checked 30 Sept 2026
peazip.github.io/PeaZip/· checked 30 Sept 2026
peazip.github.io/peazip-tos-privacy.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
peazip.github.io/peazip-help-faq.html· checked 30 Sept 2026