PeaZip
v11.4.0Open sourceReleased 17 Oct 2026
Free open-source archiver for 200+ formats, with a friendlier interface than 7-Zip. By Giorgio Tani
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 17 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
PeaZip is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Giorgio Tani. Free open-source archiver for 200+ formats, with a friendlier interface than 7-Zip. Download it only from peazip.github.io. The latest version we track is 11.4.0 (17 Oct 2026). The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 11.4.0 (17 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Giorgio Tani
- Official site:
- peazip.github.io
- Licence:
- Open source — LGPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Windows (64-bit); a separate 32-bit build is offered
Our verdict
A good free choice if 7-Zip feels too bare. It opens almost every archive format, adds encryption and secure delete, and publishes SHA-256 hashes for every package. The interface has many options, which can be a lot for beginners.
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Key features
- Opens 200+ archive formats including RAR, 7z, ZIP and TAR
- Creates 7z, ZIP, ZPAQ, Brotli and Zstandard archives
- AES-256 encryption and two-factor (password + keyfile) protection
- Secure delete and file hashing tools
Pros
- Pro: Free for any use, including business
- Pro: SHA-256 published for each release
- Pro: Also on macOS and Linux
Cons
- Con: Busy interface with many options
- Con: Cannot create RAR archives
What's new in 11.4.0
See what changed in 11.4.0 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 11.4.0Latest
17 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- 7c7e70f4…bb8ac9d3(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows (64-bit); a separate 32-bit build is offered
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Publisher
- peazip.github.io
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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