ZArchiver

ZArchiver Overview

ZArchiver serves as a comprehensive tool for managing archives, including the handling of application backups stored in archives. Its interface is both user-friendly and fully functional, ensuring ease of use. Notably, the application does not possess internet access permissions, thereby ensuring that no data is communicated to any external services or individuals.

Key Features

ZArchiver enables users to:

• Create various archive formats such as 7z (7zip), zip, bzip2 (bz2), gzip (gz), XZ, lz4, tar, and zst (zstd).
• Extract content from numerous archive types, including 7z, zip, rar, rar5, bzip2, gzip, XZ, iso, tar, arj, cab, lzh, lha, lzma, xar, tgz, tbz, Z, deb, rpm, zipx, mtz, chm, dmg, cpio, cramfs, img (fat, ntfs, ubf), wim, ecm, lzip, zst, egg, and alz.
• View the contents of archives including 7z, zip, rar, rar5, bzip2, gzip, XZ, iso, tar, arj, cab, lzh, lha, lzma, xar, tgz, tbz, Z, deb, rpm, zipx, mtz, chm, dmg, cpio, cramfs, img (fat, ntfs, ubf), wim, ecm, lzip, zst, egg, and alz.
• Create and decompress archives that are secured with a password.
• Edit archives by adding or removing files in formats such as zip, 7zip, tar, apk, and mtz.
• Work with multi-part archives, specifically for creating and extracting content from 7z and rar files (decompression only).
• Install APK and OBB files directly from backups.
• Perform partial decompression of archives.
• Access compressed files and open archive files from email applications.
• Extract components from split archives like 7z, zip, and rar (e.g., 7z.001, zip.001, part1.rar, z01).

Unique Features

Some particular attributes include:

• Effective starting with Android 9 for smaller file sizes (<10MB), favoring direct opening methods over extracting to temporary directories.
• Support for multithreading, beneficial for multicore processors.
• Compatibility with UTF-8/UTF-16, allowing the use of national characters in filenames.

Feedback and Support

We appreciate any suggestions or feedback. Feel free to send your ideas via email or leave a comment.

Mini FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of a password?
A: Some archives may be encrypted, necessitating a password for access (avoid using your phone password!).

Q: The application is malfunctioning?
A: Please send an email detailing the issue.

Q: How can files be compressed?
A: Select the files you wish to compress by clicking their respective icons. Then, click on the first selected file and choose "Compress" from the menu. Set your options and press the OK button.

Q: How do I extract files?
A: Click on the archive name and select the appropriate options (e.g., "Extract Here").