PowerArchiver 2021 for Windows

By ConeXware
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Key Details of PowerArchiver 2021

Compress, encrypt, and extract ZIP, ZIPX, 7ZIP, CAB, TAR, ISO, RAR, PA, and other formats
Last updated on 10/06/20
There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
Also available on Mac

Developer’s Description

Compress, encrypt, and extract ZIP, ZIPX, 7ZIP, CAB, TAR, ISO, RAR, PA, and other formats.

PowerArchiver is a professional 64-bit/32-bit compression utility, w/support for over 60 formats and an exclusive Advanced Codec Pack - .PA format with strongest/fastest compression.PowerArchiver 64-bit version is optimized for maximum speed and performance, and will fully utilize your memory and CPU, by using all available cores.New .PA format has two modes - Optimized Strong and Optimized Fast. It offers best compression on the market due to specialized compressors for pdf/docx/jpeg/mp3/exe/text/image/sound formats. Overall .pa format is the strongest/fastest format on the market today! Over 15 various codecs and filters work together to lower the size of your files. Exclusive PDF/DOCX/ZIP re-compression - up to 85% lower size. Special data de-duplication filter will significantly compress similar files.

PA is really simple to use, it automatically selects best mode for each file. Machine learning is used to optimize codecs for best speed/compression ratio. Multicore, unlimited size ZIP/ZIPX format support, superior when compared to other archivers. Fully compatible with WinZip and SecureZip. Support for PA, ZIP, RAR, ZIPX, 7-ZIP, CAB, PGP, TAR, XZ, GZIP, BZIP2, ISO (ISO9660 and UDF), ZPAQ, WIM, BH, LHA (LZH), XXE, UUE, yENC, MIME (Base 64), ARJ, ARC, ACE, MSI, NSIS, CHM, over 60 total.PowerArchiver 256-bit AES encryption is FIPS 140-2 validated for government use. Password Policies allow setup of a minimum password policy/rule. File Wiping wipes your temporary files by using DoD 5220.22-M suggested methods. Password Profiles let you easily use complicated passwords.PowerArchiver has advanced GUI with beautiful skins, ability to chose many options. It fully supports 4K displays and large DPI. Touchscreen support.Other features include Encryption with OpenPGP, Backup, Burner, Secure FTP, Convert, Repair, Batch ZIP/Extract, SFX Tool, Compression Profiles, Tabbed Preview.

PowerArchiver 2021 for Windows

By ConeXware
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GENERAL

Release: October 6, 2020

Latest update: October 6, 2020

Version: 20.0.56

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows Server
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,786,734

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.3/5

80 User Votes

The best there is on the planet Earth.
morrisjcmllOctober 4, 2014
Pros
Fast, accurate, reliable, almost unlimited in scope and power
Cons
There are no Cons from my point of view. It works as designed.
Summary
I have used this product for years and, in my opinion, this is the best archiver software available today. It has never let me down. I have put this archiver through grueling tests with incredibly huge amounts of data and it handles them all effortlessly. If you want power, reliability and speed, this is the tool for the job.
All the features you need
Randy BellDecember 8, 2013
Pros
wil open all the archive formats you the user can possibly come across. PA has improved in speed of opening and extraction. Versatile, plenty of choices to customize compression levels, etc.
Cons
none, unless you want something free
Summary
A friend on an online Security Forum introduced me to this product years ago; and I've used it ever since. Compares favorably to the other major products in this category: WinZip, WinRar, etc. Has all the features you the user could want, and then some. Updated often, with a very active community of users. PA has its own forum; the developers seem very committed to constant improvement of this product: seeking to improve opening speed; speed of extraction; shell integration; even integration with the ftp protocol, and your email client. Highly recommend.
TOP OF THE LINE ARCHIVE PROGRAM
OmegaParticleMarch 29, 2013
Pros
This application isn't one of the best.. It is the BEST!.. and why? Well, unlike other archive applications out their such as WinZip, Stuffit, WinRAR etc the developers have focused on compatibility, regular updates based on users feedback and recently security , backup , FTP and now cloud compatibility.
Cons
The biggest con is users who feel the need to wine over issues they experience. But they don't mention that the support is excellent, you have a open forum with dozens of skilled PA users willing to help and the developers are also contactable directly via the support page. PA has a Registry backup tool that you can save your settings and configurations it also act's as a support measure allow the developers to review any issues that you are having.
Summary
PowerArchiver is a fantastic tool with regular updates and a fantastic communication between user and developer. If I were to say anything is that these guys have a clear goal to make PA the best tool for the job.
Ribbon Stealing UI
Gatling_InfiniteJanuary 19, 2012
Pros
Ribbon UI...
Cons
Look stealing from Microsoft......
Summary
Stealing Ribbon UI
One cannot do without this app
tlmlotshwaJune 16, 2011
Pros
it is compatible with most programs
Cons
none that i can think of
Summary
Keep it up!
Does everything you need from an archive program.
geezmanJune 5, 2011
Pros
Has tons of supported formats and it compresses/decompresses them quickly. I also love the burner and iso virtual drive features of the Pro version. I have been a user since 2007 and has never caused me any problems. It just works!
Cons
None that I can think of.
Summary
Kind of misbehaved
timm73March 10, 2011
Pros
Wide range of formats.
Cons
This program completely ignored my custom setup specs. It associated itself with every compression format plus, image files, cdrom image files, audio files, need I go on? It seemed like it associated with every zip extension and every open extension.
Summary
This program might be good. I'm not going to review it in my current mood, having to repair so many associations. My image viewer crashes now and I'm having issues with my burner app, so I guess I'll be reinstalling that. I have a masters in programming, so I'm quite aware of the (absent minded) error her. Hope it isn't a sign.
His name tells everything! Right stuff!
Blade10XJuly 7, 2010
Pros
Powerful! Real flock of features and many additional features. Options you won't find in regular archivers. High quality acrhiver.
Cons
Nothing, except very boring nag screen which tells you about the licence status when you open the program.
Summary
If i'd knew before, instead of WinRAR i'll rather use PowerArchiver. He's way much more powerful and featurefull than WinRAR.
They ARE getting their act together
UProfMarch 13, 2010
Pros
Great product; lots of features, and now, at least for now, flawless execution. They have been far more cautious before releasing versions. That is a huge plus. If they continue on this trajectory, it will be merit 5 stars . . . easily.
Cons
none right now.
Summary
Great products; lots of features, and now, at least, flawless execution. They have been far more cautious before releasing versions. That is a huge plus. If they continue on this trajectory, it will be merit 5 start.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on May 2, 2010<p/>I spoke too quickly. There are still a number of quirks with the software. And they are busy developing new features before getting the ones they have fixed. One of their bloggers also occasionally gets snarky with people who lament PA's problems. So . . . sigh . . . I am going to have to permanently go back to WinZip. WZ is too expensive (since being purchased by Corel); it lacks features it really should have. However, I never once had the kinds of problems that regularly plague PowerArchiver. Such a waste of a potentially fine product.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on May 2, 2010<p/>I spoke too quickly. There are still a number of quirks with the software. And they are busy developing new features before getting the ones they have fixed. One of their bloggers also occasionally gets snarky with people who lament PA's problems. So . . . sigh . . . I am going to have to permanently go back to WinZip. WZ is too expensive (since being purchased by Corel); it lacks features it really should have. However, I never once had the kinds of problems that regularly plague PowerArchiver. Such a waste of a potentially fine product. ONE AND A HALF STARS!!!!
Tremendous potential, mostly unrealized
UProfOctober 22, 2009
Pros
Nice appearance; fast compression and extraction
Cons
Unreliable. Sloppy. They count on forum members and users to do their work for them. They release versions with problems even a modestly cautious programmer should catch. If you complain, they fix the problems; they may also introduce new ones.
Summary
If they ever get their act together, watch out. They will take the archive market by storm. But if the continue to prematurely release their product, they will turn users off. I have a lifetime subscription, so I am sure I will give it a shot sometime in the future.; But after four months of trying, I still cannot count on it working correctly. So I reluctantly purchased an upgrade to WinZip 14. I would love to leave WZ, but PA just doesn't make that feasible.