WinRAR

Bandizip

Bandizip is a file compression and extraction tool for Windows and macOS that supports creating archives in formats like ZIP and 7Z and extracting more than 40 archive formats, including RAR, TAR, and ISO. It emphasizes speed with multi-core compression, and can handle multi-volume and 4GB-plus archives without extra plugins. A free edition covers everyday compression and extraction needs, while the Professional Edition adds a password manager, archive repair, password recovery, image preview inside archives, and built-in antimalware scanning during extraction. It is also distributed as a portable version and through the Microsoft Store.

NanaZip

NanaZip is an open-source file archiver forked from 7-Zip and rebuilt for the modern Windows experience, adding native dark mode, Mica window effects, and clean Windows 11 context-menu integration. It supports the same broad set of archive formats as 7-Zip plus additional codecs like Zstandard, Brotli, and LZ4, all packaged through MSIX for clean installs and automatic updates.

7‑Zip

7‑Zip is a free, open‑source file compression utility that supports a wide range of archive formats. It offers a high compression ratio for its native 7z format and can handle ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, and many others. The program integrates with Windows Explorer for easy right‑click operations and provides a powerful command‑line interface for scripting and automation. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a versatile tool for developers and power users alike.

WinZip

WinZip is a comprehensive file management and compression tool designed to help users efficiently shrink large files for easier sharing and storage. It supports a wide variety of compressed formats and provides robust encryption capabilities to protect sensitive data during transit. Beyond basic zipping and unzipping, the software integrates cloud storage services, PDF management tools, and automated backup features. It streamlines daily digital workflows by allowing users to manage, convert, and protect their files directly from a centralized interface.

PeaZip

PeaZip is a free and open-source file archiving utility that can open and extract over 200 archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZ, and create archives in its own formats plus common ones like ZIP and 7Z. It ships as a portable, no-install option as well as a standard installer across Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD. Beyond basic compression, PeaZip includes AES-256 encryption with optional two-factor authentication for password-protected archives, secure file deletion, checksum/hash verification, and archive splitting and joining for large files. Its GUI wraps several open-source compression backends (7-Zip, FreeArc, PAQ, and others) behind a single consistent interface, and it is licensed under LGPLv3.