PeaZipLinux
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IZArcWindows
PeaZip as a Linux alternative to IZArc
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Our verdict
PeaZip is a solid Linux replacement for IZArc. It covers the common archiving tasks Windows users expect—creating and extracting ZIP and RAR files, password‑protecting archives, handling split volumes, and offering a command‑line interface. Its GUI integrates well with most desktop environments, and the scripting engine lets you automate jobs. Power users who need tight Windows‑only features (e.g., native WinRAR UI quirks) may miss a few niceties, but for the majority of IZArc workflows PeaZip works well and stays fully free and open‑source.
- License
- LGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 11.4.0 (October 17, 2026)
- Rating
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What works the same
- Create and extract ZIP archives","Extract and create RAR archives (read‑only creation depending on licensing)
- Password‑protected archives","Support for split/ multi‑part archives","Command‑line interface for scripting
What is different
- PeaZip cannot create RAR archives due to the proprietary RAR algorithm
- No built‑in Windows Explorer context‑menu integration (uses Linux file‑manager extensions instead)
- GUI is Qt‑based, which may feel different from IZArc’s Windows UI
- No native .izarc project files (IZArc uses its own .izarc settings)
Opening your IZArc files
PeaZip can open any standard archive that IZArc handles, including ZIP, RAR, TAR, 7Z and split volumes. It will extract the contents without issue. Re‑creating an IZArc‑specific project file isn’t possible, but the extracted data can be re‑archived with PeaZip in any supported format. If IZArc used proprietary compression settings, PeaZip will fall back to the closest compatible method.
Switching from IZArc to PeaZip, step by step
- Install PeaZip from your distribution’s repository or via Flathub
- Associate .zip, .rar and other archive extensions with PeaZip in your file manager
- Test extraction of a few existing IZArc archives to confirm compatibility
- Use PeaZip’s ‘Convert’ function to re‑package archives in your preferred format if needed
- Create a password‑protected archive with PeaZip to replace IZArc’s security feature
Key features of PeaZip
- Supports over 200 archive formats, including 7Z, RAR, ZIP, TAR, XZ, ZPAQ, Zstd, and PEA
- Integrated file manager with tabs, bookmarks, and search
- Built-in viewers for text, hex, and images
- Archive encryption with optional two-factor authentication
- Duplicate file finder and content filtering
- Convert between archive formats without extraction
- Scripting engine to export GUI tasks as CLI commands
- Cross-platform: works on Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD
How to install PeaZip on Linux
flatpak install flathub io.github.peazip.PeaZipsudo dnf install peazipsudo pacman -S peazipsudo zypper install peazipFrequently asked questions
Can PeaZip create RAR archives like IZArc?
No, PeaZip can only extract RAR files; creating RAR archives requires the proprietary RAR tool, which PeaZip does not bundle.
Is there a command‑line version of PeaZip?
Yes, PeaZip provides a CLI called ‘peazip’ that mirrors most GUI actions, allowing scripting and automation.
Will PeaZip integrate with GNOME/KDE file managers?
PeaZip registers itself as the default handler for supported archive types, so you can right‑click files in Nautilus, Dolphin, etc., and choose ‘Open with PeaZip’.
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