- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: October 28, 2009
- Total Downloads: 121,305
- Downloads last week: 1,171
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 66 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff on November 07, 2008
Novice-friendly but with features for the expert and free archiving tools rarely cover all those bases, but PeaZip hits a home run.
Operating PeaZip is as easy as dragging files. Drop a ZIP file on the interface and PeaZip goes into decompression mode. Drop a regular file and it opens the archiving screen. Well-labeled buttons and simple functions make both processes quick and painless. Adding files and folders is also quickly accomplished using function buttons and traditional file browse tools.
Novice users will be able to use default settings to create well-made archives. Experienced users will like the easily set options. Each well-designed interface includes option tabs that contain simple pull-downs, radio buttons, and text boxes to set compression levels, methods, dictionaries, and even encryption. Most users will find this app one of the most simple to set exactly to their preferences.
Anyone looking for a small and useful archiving tool should give PeaZip a test. Most won't continue their search.
Publisher's description
From Giorgio Tani :PeaZip is a free, open source file and archive manager for 32 and 64 bit Windows and Linux. It is available either as installable and portable application (not needing installation). Full support: 7Z, 7Z-sfx, ARC/WRC, BZ2/TBZ2, Custom (user defined), GZ/TGZ, PAQ/ZPAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ, split, TAR, UPX, ZIP. Open, browse, extract, test: ACE, ARJ, CAB, CHM, COMPOUND (MSI, DOC, XLS, PPT), CPIO, ISO, Java (JAR, EAR, WAR), Linux (DEB, PET/PUP, RPM, SLP), LHA/LZH, LZMA, Mac (DMG/HFS), NSIS, Open Office files, PAK/PK3/PK4, RAR, SMZIP, U3P, UDF, WIM, XAR, XPI, Z/TZ (95 file extension supported).
Other features: robust file copy, search functions, split/join files, secure file deletion, compare/checksum/hash files, system benchmark, export job definition and archive layout, generate random passwords/keyfiles, two factor authentication, strong encryption (AES256).
What's new in this version:
Version 2.7.1 provides up to date translations and new keyboard shortcuts.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.4 stars out of 66 votes
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Version: PeaZip 2.7.1
Pros: Small, fast, all essential features included and free.
Cons: I have not found any.
Summary: Best open source file and archive application
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PeaZip 2.7.1
Pros: Small program, easy UI, performs just as well as WinRar and doesn't cost a penny!
Cons: None that I know of
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Version: PeaZip 2.7.1
"It works very well, it is pretty fast"
Pros: is very easy to use for simple task
Cons: the interface is a litle cryptic at times
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Version: PeaZip 2.7.1
"I needed something to open a zipped file"
Pros: It opened it!
Cons: Nothing not to dislike....So far.
Summary: It opened an important Doc!
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