ExtractNow AlternativesFile Archivers and other similar apps like ExtractNow

ExtractNow has been discontinued. Similar apps include 7-Zip, which is free and open source. Other options are WinRAR, NanaZip, MacPacker and The Unarchiver. File Archivers like ExtractNow are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. 7-Zip icon

    7-Zip

     4874 likes

    Feature-rich archiving software with top-tier compression in 7z, integration in Windows Shell, AES-256 encryption, and multi-format support, including TAR, ZIP, RAR. Offers strong file management tools and a command line version for Linux/Unix systems.

    128 7-Zip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Arch Linux
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  2. WinRAR icon

    WinRAR

     1198 likes

    Powerful file compression and archiving tool supporting numerous formats. Offers secure file transfer, efficient storage, cross-platform compatibility, and multi-language support.

    103 WinRAR alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • ReactOS
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. NanaZip icon

    NanaZip

     74 likes

    NanaZip is an open source file archiver intended for the modern Windows experience, forked from the source code of well-known open source file archiver 7-Zip.

    101 NanaZip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • CN flagChina
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    WinZip

    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

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  6. MacPacker icon

    MacPacker

     17 likes

    Browse archives like folders. Preview files without extracting. Drag out only the ones you need, or create and edit ZIP archives.

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    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  7. The Unarchiver icon

    The Unarchiver

     249 likes

    The Unarchiver is a small and easy to use program that can unarchive many different kinds of archive files. It will open common formats such as Zip, RAR (including v5), 7-zip, Tar, Gzip and Bzip2. It will also open many older formats, such as StuffIt, DiskDoubler, LZH, ARJ and...

    105 The Unarchiver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • UA flagUkraine
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  9. WinZip icon

    WinZip

     74 likes

    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

    112 WinZip alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ReactOS
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  10. 7-Zip ZS icon

    7-Zip ZS

     10 likes

    7-Zip with support for Zstandard, Brotli, Lz4, Lz5 and Lizard Compression. Open source under LGPL-2.1 license.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Arclite Pro icon

    Arclite Pro

     5 likes

    Open and explore ZIP, 7z, RAR, and many more archives without extracting. Create and edit archives with encryption and advanced compression. Open, search, and share files directly from the archive.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Explzh for Windows icon

    Explzh for Windows

     5 likes

    Explzh for Windows is a file operation tool created with the concept of treating archive files, CD-ROM virtual disk images (ISO-9660 / ISO-13346), and FTP hosts as virtual folders and handling them like an explorer.

    102 Explzh for Windows alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • JP flagJapan
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    unp

     5 likes

    is a small perl script which makes extraction of any archive files a bit easier. It support several compressors and archiver programs.

    98 unp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Terminal
    • Xfce
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  15. IZArc icon

    IZArc

     99 likes

    Zip Utility - NEWS since - "Version 4.2 = NO MORE ADWARE. IZARC INSTALLER IS COMPLETELY ADWARE FREE" No bundleware that is showing in description.

    93 IZArc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • European Union flagEU
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