Bandizip
Bandizip is a Windows archive utility with a free advertising-supported edition and paid editions that add advanced tools. The Professional license covers one user on up to five PCs.
About Bandizip
Bandizip is a Windows archive utility for creating archives and extracting files from archives. It compresses to 10+ formats including ZIP, 7Z, EXE and ISO, and extracts 40+ formats including ZIP, 7Z and RAR. It supports multi-volume archives, archives larger than 4GB, AES-256 encryption, integrity testing, and editing files inside an archive.
The free edition is advertising-supported. Paid editions add Password Manager, Repair Archive, Password Recovery, image preview in archives and antimalware scan. The Professional license covers one user on up to five PCs, and the Windows version supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11.
Key features
- Compress files to ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX, TAR, ISO and other formats
- Extract 40+ formats including RAR, RAR5, 7Z, ALZ and EGG
- Create multi-volume archives and archives larger than 4GB
- Edit files inside an archive without full decompression
- Encrypt archives with AES-256 and set passwords
- Test archive integrity and view contents before extraction
Best for: Windows users who need to create and open common archive formats with encryption and large-file support.
Good for
- Supports compression to 10+ formats and extraction from 40+ formats
- Handles multi-volume archives and archives larger than 4GB
- Supports Windows 7 through 11 including 32-bit, x64 and ARM64
Watch out for
- Free edition is advertising-supported
- Password Manager, Repair Archive and Password Recovery require paid edition
Bandizip at a glance
- Website
- en.bandisoft.com/bandizip
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 8, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 8, 2026
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Bandizip FAQ
Which Windows versions does Bandizip support?
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 in 32-bit, x64 and ARM64.
What tools are listed as exclusive to the Professional Edition?
Password Manager, Repair Archive, Password Recovery, Image Preview in Archive and Antimalware Scan on Archive.
Is the free edition advertising-supported?
Yes. The license is listed as advertising-supported software, with commercial paid editions available.
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