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Developer(s) | ConeXware Inc. |
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Stable release(s) | |
Operating system | Windows, macOS |
Type | File archiver |
License | Trialware |
Website | powerarchiver |
PowerArchiver is a proprietary file archiver for Microsoft Windows and MacOS, developed by ConeXware Inc. It supports creating and reading ZIP, 7z, and Tar archive formats, as well as various disk image formats. Additionally, it can read (but not create) RAR and ACE files. The evaluation version of the program remains functional for 40 days. Personal licenses are currently permitted free lifetime updates to all future versions of the software, while the business license is valid through two major versions.
PowerArchiver's first public release was made in March 1999. It was advertised as a free archiving solution and was written in Borland Delphi. It turned into shareware in June 2001 with version 7. Prior to being PowerArchiver, the software was known as EasyZip. A command-line version and a Microsoft Outlook plugin is also provided. PowerArchiver's user interface has been translated into 15 languages.
The latest release of PowerArchiver fully supports Windows 7 and provides the user an option to use the ribbon GUI, as featured in Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows 7. Users can revert to the old-style toolbar if they wish.
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The last major update, a beta version, was released on June 13, 2023 and there has been no new version (beta or otherwise) since then. Forum posts regarding issues with the beta remain unanswered by the developer. By all accounts, this is a dead program/project and should be avoided. WinZip or 7-Zip should be considered instead.
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