# PeaZip for Windows PC - **Name:** PeaZip for Windows PC - **Version:** 11.4.0 - **Developer:** Giorgio Tani - **License:** FOSS - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 10.9 MB - **Category:** System & Utilities - **Updated:** 2026-10-19 - **SHA-256:** 7c7e70f4bb64b0f8e6f088c33bb14d7791d9a7c1a762d062f3bfec1bbb8ac9d3 - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/peazip-archiver-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/peazip-archiver-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip/releases/download/11.4.0/peazip-11.4.0.WIN64.exe > PeaZip is a free open source file archiver by Giorgio Tani that opens and extracts over 200 archive formats — including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIPX, and its own PEA format — with strong AES 256 encryption, secure deletion, and… PeaZip is a free open-source file archiver by Giorgio Tani that opens and extracts over 200 archive formats — including 7Z, RAR, TAR, ZIPX, and its own PEA format — with strong AES-256 encryption, secure deletion, and file hashing built in. It is the most format-capable archiver on Windows that costs nothing and shows you all of its source code. ## Installation 1. **Download the installer** — Download PeaZip from the official vendor link on this page. 2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen installation steps. 3. **Launch the app** — Start PeaZip from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. ## Editorial verdict PeaZip's headline number — 200+ supported formats — is real, and it shows the moment you throw something unusual at it: ancient ARJ archives, disk images, and obscure Unix formats all open without a hunt for plugins. Under the hood it leans on proven backends (7-Zip, Zstandard, Brotli among them), so compression ratios and extraction speed are on par with the best in class, and the native PEA format adds authenticated encryption with keyfiles and optional two-factor for genuinely sensitive archives. The built-in tools go beyond archiving: secure file deletion, checksum/hash generation and verification, duplicate finding, and batch rename all live in the same window, which cut our test workflow down to a single app. The interface is the compromise. It is dense with tabs, toolbars, and options that will overwhelm a first-time user who just wants to unzip something — 7-Zip's right-click simplicity this is not. Context-menu integration works but feels less native than paid alternatives. And while creating ZIP and 7Z archives is flawless, RAR creation is limited by the format's proprietary licensing (extraction works fine). For users who want maximum format coverage and zero cost, though, PeaZip is the obvious pick. Version 11.4.0 continues the project's steady cadence of format updates and backend improvements. ### Strengths - Opens and extracts more than 200 archive formats, covering obscure and legacy formats like ARJ and disk images that stump simpler archivers. - Strong AES-256 encryption with keyfiles and optional two-factor authentication in the native PEA format protects genuinely sensitive archives. - Useful extras built in: secure file deletion, checksum and hash generation/verification, duplicate finding, and batch file renaming in one window. - Fully free and open source under the LGPL, with no ads, no bundled offers, no telemetry, and no feature paywalls of any kind. - Portable version available for USB use, and cross-platform builds exist for users who also work on Linux. ### Trade-offs - The interface packs in so many tabs, toolbars, and options that simple tasks like unzipping can feel intimidating for first-time users. - Context-menu integration works but is less polished and less native-feeling than what paid archivers offer. - Cannot create RAR archives due to the format's proprietary licensing — extraction is fully supported, creation is not. ## FAQ **Is PeaZip really free?** Yes — PeaZip is open source (LGPLv3) and completely free with no ads, bundled software, or paid tiers. Donations are optional. **What is the PEA format?** PEA is PeaZip's own archive format, focused on security: it supports AES-256 encryption with keyfiles, optional two-factor authentication, and integrity checks. **Can PeaZip open RAR files?** Yes, it extracts RAR archives (including newer RAR5) without problems. It cannot create RAR files because the format is proprietary. **How does PeaZip compare to 7-Zip?** Both are free and fast. PeaZip supports far more formats, adds encryption and secure deletion tools, but has a busier interface than 7-Zip's minimal one. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/peazip-archiver-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.