PeaZip

Free, open-source file archiver for Windows, macOS and Linux that opens 200+ formats.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 3
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About PeaZip

PeaZip is a free, open-source archive manager that creates and extracts compressed files on Windows, macOS and Linux with the same interface on each. It builds on the 7-Zip/p7zip engine plus Zstandard, Brotli, PAQ and other compressors, can open more than 200 archive types including RAR, ISO and ZIPX, and writes 7Z, ZIP, TAR, Zstandard, Brotli and its own PEA format. Beyond compression it adds strong encryption with optional password-plus-keyfile protection, checksum and hash tools, secure delete, duplicate finding and archive conversion. A distinctive feature is that any job set up in the GUI can be exported as a command-line script. Portable versions run without installation. It's licensed under LGPLv3, has no ads, and the developer says neither the app nor the site collects user data. Creating RAR archives still requires WinRAR, and the interface is busier than simpler tools.

Best for: People who want one free, cross-platform archiver with encryption and scripting extras.

What works

Same full GUI on Windows, macOS and Linux
Opens 200+ archive formats
Password-plus-keyfile encryption and hashing tools
Exports GUI tasks as command-line scripts

Why people leave

Can't create RAR archives without WinRAR installed
Interface is crowded compared with 7-Zip or Keka
Release packages aren't code-signed

Top PeaZip alternatives

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1
7-Zip
Leaner and faster on Windows, from the engine PeaZip itself builds on, with a simpler interface.
66.5
2
WinRAR
Can create RAR archives natively and offers recovery records, if you work with RAR a lot.
62.6
3
Keka
A simpler, Mac-native archiver that fits macOS better than PeaZip's cross-platform UI.
59.6

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PeaZip: common questions

Is PeaZip free?

Yes. PeaZip is free, open-source software.

Is PeaZip open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at peazip/PeaZip.

What platforms does PeaZip run on?

PeaZip is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to PeaZip?

The highest-ranked PeaZip alternatives right now are 7-Zip, WinRAR and Keka. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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PeaZip facts

5 of 5 verified

License: LGPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: LGPL-3.0 (GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0).”
Supported formats: 200+; Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Supports over 200 archive formats”
Two-factor encryption: Password + keyfile; Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Offer two factor authentication (password + keyfile)”
Portable version: Linux, macOS, Windows; Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Advantages of Portable packages Portable packages, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows”
Data collection: None; Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Neither PeaZip software, nor PeaZip's website collects user data.”