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PowerArchiver for Windows
Create ZIP and 7Z archives, extract RAR files and encrypt supported archives with PowerArchiver, a commercial Windows file-compression tool with a trial download.
Version 22.10.02 · Direct publisher file
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What is PowerArchiver?
PowerArchiver brings archive creation, extraction and file browsing into one Windows application. It can create ZIP, ZIPX, PA and 7Z archives and open additional formats, including RAR. A ribbon interface, dual-panel file browser, preview window and Explorer integration give you several ways to work with compressed files. AES-256 encryption is available for ZIP and ZIPX archives.
Choose an edition by the extra tools you need rather than assuming every feature belongs to the basic archiver. The publisher lists scheduled backup, Office add-ins and OpenPGP support in Professional and higher editions; the standalone command-line tool, full FTP client and virtual ISO drive belong to Professional Toolbox and higher. Paid licenses are perpetual, but upgrades to a new major version require a new license or active PowerArchiver Select maintenance. The linked Windows installer is the publisher-listed version 22.10.02, not a claim that the application was installed or tested here.
What it offers
- Create ZIP, ZIPX, PA, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and CAB archives.
- Open and extract additional formats, including RAR and ISO.
- Encrypt ZIP and ZIPX archives with AES-256.
- Browse files through a ribbon interface, dual-panel view, preview window and Windows Explorer integration.
- Professional and higher editions add scheduled backup, Office add-ins and OpenPGP support.
Good to know
- This is commercial software with a trial download, not an unrestricted freeware license.
- Backup, Office add-ins and OpenPGP require Professional or higher; standalone PACL, the full FTP client and virtual ISO drive require Professional Toolbox or higher.
- A perpetual license does not include every future major version; major upgrades need a new license or active PowerArchiver Select maintenance.
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