PeaZip opens and extracts archive formats including RAR, TAR, and ZIP.

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About PeaZip

PeaZip is a file archiver utility for Linux, macOS, and Windows that opens and extracts over 200 archive formats, including RAR, TAR, ZIP, 7Z, and ZST. It can create and convert archives, supports encryption with optional password plus keyfile authentication, and can export tasks defined in the GUI as command-line scripts.

It is offered as installable and portable packages that run without installation, and is released under LGPLv3. Linux ARM and aarch64 support is described as experimental, and building from sources requires Lazarus / FreePascal.

Key features

  • Open and extract over 200 archive formats including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIP
  • Support strong encryption with optional password plus keyfile authentication
  • Export GUI archiving and extraction tasks as command-line scripts
  • Convert archives between formats and search inside archives
  • Verify checksums and hashes and find duplicate files
  • Run as portable app from removable devices without installation
Best for: People on Linux, macOS, or Windows who need to open, create, and manage many archive formats.
Good for
  • Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows with portable packages that run without installation
  • Handles over 200 archive formats, including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIP, and ZST
  • Tasks defined in the GUI can be exported as command-line scripts
Watch out for
  • Linux ARM and aarch64 support is described as experimental
  • Building from sources requires Lazarus / FreePascal

PeaZip at a glance

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Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Open source
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Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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PeaZip FAQ

Which operating systems can run PeaZip?
Linux x86_64 and x86, macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, BSD systems, and Windows, including ReactOS and Wine. Linux ARM and aarch64 support is experimental.
Can tasks created in the interface be used as scripts?
Yes. Tasks defined in the archiving and extraction screens can be exported from the Console tab as command-line scripts for reuse or inspection.
Does PeaZip support encrypted archives?
Yes. It supports encryption for formats that allow it, with optional password plus keyfile authentication.
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