PeaZip for MAC
Free, open-source file archiver for Mac: open and create 7Z, RAR, ZIP, TAR and over 200 other archive formats, with encryption.
PeaZip Overview
PeaZip is a free file archiver and file manager that opens and creates archives in a huge number of formats. It supports more than 240 file extensions as archives, including 7Z, RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, XZ and many others, so you can extract almost any compressed file you come across. You can also create your own archives and protect them with encryption, all from a file browser that refreshes automatically.
PeaZip is an open-source alternative to WinRAR and WinZip. It uses well-known compression engines, with 7-Zip and its own Pea format inside. Version 11.4.0 strengthens security with better checks on the files it reads and updates its engines. PeaZip is made by Giorgio Tani and is free and open source under the LGPL-3.0 license. It has separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It is not notarized by Apple, so its macOS page explains how to clear the quarantine flag with a Terminal command the first time you open it.
Key Features
PeaZip opens almost any archive you find.
- 200+ formats: 7Z, RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, XZ and many more.
- Create archives: compress files in many formats.
- Encryption: protect archives with a password.
- Extract anything: unpack archives from Windows, Linux and Mac.
- Free and open source: LGPL-3.0.
- File browser: browse and manage files, with auto-refresh.
- Trusted engines: built on 7-Zip and other well-known tools.
- Apple Silicon and Intel: separate downloads for each.
What’s New in Version 11.4.0
PeaZip 11.4.0 focuses on security.
- Better checks on input and wider use of range checks
- Backend tasks no longer use the console
- Improved automatic refresh in the file browser
- Updated engines: Pea 1.34 and 7z/p7zip 26.04
PeaZip FAQ
Is PeaZip free?
Yes. PeaZip is free and open source under the LGPL-3.0 license.
Does PeaZip run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Which formats can PeaZip open?
More than 240 file extensions, including 7Z, RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ and XZ.
Can PeaZip create RAR files?
PeaZip opens RAR files and creates archives in formats such as 7Z, ZIP and TAR.
Can I password-protect an archive?
Yes. PeaZip can encrypt archives with a password.
Why does macOS block PeaZip?
PeaZip is not notarized by Apple. Its macOS page explains how to clear the quarantine flag with a Terminal command the first time.
Is PeaZip an alternative to WinRAR?
Yes. It is a free, open-source alternative to WinRAR and WinZip.
Does PeaZip run on Windows and Linux too?
Yes. PeaZip is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Who makes PeaZip?
PeaZip is developed by Giorgio Tani.
Where does the PeaZip download on peazip.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official PeaZip macOS page at https://peazip.github.io/peazip-macos.html. peazip.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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