ZArchiver

Archive creation and extraction made straightforward

ZArchiver from ZDevs streamlines everyday archiving tasks into a clean, focused workspace. Instead of juggling different tools or transferring files to a computer, you can compress, unpack, and inspect archives directly where your files live, using a simple tap-and-select workflow.

Format support is broad. The app handles popular standards like zip, 7z, rar and rar5, plus bzip2, gzip, and xz, letting you create new archives or open existing ones with ease. You can preview archive contents, make changes to an archive, and choose exactly where extracted files will land. It also manages passwords for protected archives, and you can encrypt your own creations for added privacy. Partial extraction is available when you only need a few items, and split or multi-part archives are supported, which is handy for retrieving large sets distributed across several files.

Convenience extends to daily use: multiple files can be bundled into a single archive and queued for processing, and compressed attachments from email apps can be opened without extra steps. Under the hood, multicore and multithreading support helps the app handle tasks efficiently, while Unicode labeling (UTF-8 and UTF-16) and special symbols, including national flags, make it easy to name archives in your preferred language or style.

There are trade-offs. While coverage of mainstream formats is strong, niche types may not open, and some encrypted archives cannot be forced open. Compression options focus on practicality rather than aggressive size reduction. File management is also limited when it comes to content stored on an SD card. Finally, you should ensure your device can read the file types you extract.

Overall, ZArchiver is a capable, no-frills archiver that brings key tools together in one place. If you need straightforward creation, extraction, encryption, and multi-part handling across the most common formats, it fits the brief.