
NanaZip
NanaZip is a free, open-source file archiver derived from 7-Zip and focused on Windows.
What NanaZip is
NanaZip is a free, open-source file archiver derived from 7-Zip and focused on Windows. Its modern MSIX version integrates with File Explorer context menus and file associations, while the interface supports Windows 11 context menus, Fluent Design, Mica material, and dark mode. Smart Extraction handles archives with one root item differently from those with multiple root items to help keep extracted files organized. The maker lists formats and codecs including Zstandard, WASM, Electron ASAR, .NET Single File bundles, Brotli, and LZ4. Additional hash algorithms include SHA-256, SHA-512, BLAKE2b, and XXH3. NanaZip also provides command-line tools and a 7-Zip execution alias. Listed security measures include package integrity checks, Control Flow Guard, Shadow Stack compatibility, limits on dynamic code generation, and blocking unexpected remote libraries. It supports Windows 10 version 2004 or later and Windows Server 2022 or later, on x64 and ARM64. Experimental portable releases omit some features, including File Manager, and receive no support. A separate Sponsor Edition addon costs $99.99, paid once and only changes the toolbar button.
Good
- Free, open-source file archiver.
- Integrates with File Explorer in its modern MSIX flavor.
- Includes command-line tools and a 7-Zip execution alias.
- Supports x64 and ARM64 systems.
- Supports Windows accessibility features and Section 508 standards.
Watch out
- Limited to Windows platforms.
- Experimental portable releases omit some features.
- No support is provided for experimental portable releases.
- Archive repair is not available.
Who it suits
NanaZip suits Windows users looking for a file archiver with File Explorer integration and command-line tools. Users who need the omitted features or support should avoid the experimental portable releases.
Verdict
NanaZip brings archive management and File Explorer integration to supported Windows systems, with command-line tools and additional codecs. Choose its modern MSIX version if you need the listed integrations; experimental portable releases have feature omissions and no support.
Plans and prices
From NanaZip's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| NanaZip | Free | Open-source file archiver; Windows-focused |
| NanaZip Sponsor Edition addon | $99.99, paid once | Only changes the toolbar button to “Appreciate your sponsorship”; free for repository contributors and sponsors who sponsored before March 30, 2024 |
The facts
Each one read from NanaZip's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The maker says NanaZip supports Windows accessibility features and meets Section 508 compliance standards.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Archive formats
- The maker lists additional formats and codecs including Zstandard, WASM, Electron ASAR, .NET Single File bundles, Brotli, and LZ4.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The repository says NanaZip provides a 7-Zip execution alias to help users migrate to NanaZip.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker recommends Microsoft Store distribution and also lists SourceForge and GitHub Releases as official download options.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Hashes
- The repository lists additional hash algorithms including SHA-256, SHA-512, BLAKE2b, and XXH3.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- NanaZip supports Windows File Explorer context menus and file associations in its modern MSIX flavor.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Portable release limitation
- GitHub experimental portable releases omit some features such as File Manager, and the maker says no support is provided for those versions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- NanaZip is an open-source file archiver derived from 7-Zip and intended for the modern Windows experience.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The repository lists Windows 10 version 2004 or later and Windows Server 2022 or later, with x64 and ARM64 support.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Listed mitigations include Control Flow Guard, Shadow Stack compatibility, restrictions on dynamic code generation, package integrity checks, and blocking unexpected remote libraries.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Smart Extraction
- Smart Extraction saves clicks for archives with a single root item and keeps files organized when there are multiple root items.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says some issues will not be fixed when NanaZip is used in portable mode.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Developer team
- M2-Team says it was created by Himi Misaki, Kenji Mouri, and Ruqing Yang on June 18, 2015 for the NSudo project.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Modern Windows UI
- It supports Windows 11’s context menu, Fluent Design, Mica material, and dark mode.checked 3 Oct 2026
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