IZArc
IZArc is a free file compression and archive manager for Windows.
What IZArc is
IZArc is a free file compression and archive manager for Windows. It can create and extract archives in formats including ZIP, 7-Zip, CAB, TAR, BZip2, GZip, LHA, YZ1, and RAR. Its tools can split, repair, convert, and search supported archives, and conversion can process multiple archives. IZArc can also create self-extracting archives and convert supported self-extracting EXE files into standard archives. The listed features include AES encryption with a 256-bit key, command-line tools, and a portable version. Windows Explorer context-menu options provide ways to open archives and extract files. The maker also lists a virus-scan feature for archives and describes the installer as adware free. ACE archive support was removed because of a security vulnerability in the UNACEV2 library. The maker's news page describes version 4.6 and says the option to check archives or selected files with VirusTotal was removed. IZArc is listed as free and supports Windows only.
Good
- Creates and extracts 7-Zip archives
- Supports ZIP, RAR, CAB, and other formats
- Includes archive conversion and repair
- AES encryption uses a 256-bit key
- Portable version and command-line tools listed
Watch out
- Windows is the only listed platform
- ACE archive support was removed
- VirusTotal checking is no longer available
Who it suits
IZArc may suit Windows users who want a free archive manager with conversion, encryption, and repair tools. Its portable and command-line options may also be useful to users who need those formats of access.
Verdict
IZArc covers a broad set of archive tasks at no cost for Windows users. Note that ACE support and VirusTotal checking are not available according to the listed details.
Plans and prices
From IZArc's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| IZArc | Free | Free Windows file compression and archive manager |
The facts
Each one read from IZArc's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- ACE format limit
- The maker says it removed ACE archive support because of a security vulnerability in the UNACEV2 library.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Archive conversion
- The news page lists tools for converting archives, including converting multiple archives.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Current-version detail
- The maker's news page describes version 4.6 and says it removed the option to check archives or selected files with VirusTotal.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The news page says IZArc added AES encryption support for files or archives, with a 256-bit key.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Features
- The maker's news page lists support for creating and extracting 7-Zip archives.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Installer
- The news page states that the IZArc installer is completely adware free.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- IZArc is a free Windows file compression and archive manager.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Search
- The news page lists a feature for searching across supported archives.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Self-extracting archives
- The news page lists tools to create self-extracting archives and convert supported self-extracting EXE files to standard archives.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Virus scanning
- The news page lists a virus-scan feature for checking archives.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows integration
- The news page lists Windows Explorer context-menu options for opening archives and extracting files.checked 2 Oct 2026
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