PeaZip key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- PeaZip Project (Giorgio Tani)
- Headquarters
- Italy (IT)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted (Local Execution)
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- WinZip
About PeaZip
PeaZip is an open-source, cross-platform file archiver that provides a unified GUI for many open-source technologies like 7-Zip, FreeArc, and PAQ. It serves as a feature-rich, privacy-focused alternative to proprietary compression software. Because it is a desktop application, it does not process user data on remote servers, providing high levels of data privacy by design. The software includes advanced security features such as an encrypted password manager, two-factor authentication for archives, and support for multiple strong encryption standards (AES, Twofish, Serpent). Beyond simple archiving, it offers professional file management tools including secure deletion, file hashing, and automated console scripting for system administrators.
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