Universal Extractor AlternativesFile Archivers and other similar apps like Universal Extractor

Universal Extractor is described as 'Program designed to decompress and extract files from any type of archive or installer, such as ZIP or RAR files, self-extracting EXE files, Windows Installer (.msi) packages, etc' and is a very popular File Archiver in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Universal Extractor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best Universal Extractor alternative is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Universal Extractor are PeaZip, WinRAR, Bandizip and The Unarchiver.

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  1. 7-Zip icon

    7-Zip

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    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.

    111 7-Zip alternatives

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    • Some users think 7-Zip is a great Universal Extractor alternative, some don't.

    • 7-Zip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • 7-Zip is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open SourceUniversal Extractor is also Free and Open Source
    • 7-Zip is Lightweight, Security-focused and Privacy focusedUniversal Extractor is not according to our users
  2. PeaZip icon

    PeaZip

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    PeaZip is free file archiver utility, based on Open Source technologies of 7-Zip, p7zip, FreeArc, PAQ, and PEA projects, for Linux, macOS and Windows.

    97 PeaZip alternatives

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    • Chrome OS
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • This alternative is disputed. PeaZip is a legitimate Universal Extractor alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • PeaZip is Free and Open SourceUniversal Extractor is also Free and Open Source
    • PeaZip is Lightweight and Privacy focusedUniversal Extractor is not according to our users
  4. WinRAR icon

    WinRAR

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

    97 WinRAR alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • ReactOS
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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • Some users think WinRAR is a great Universal Extractor alternative, some don't.

    • WinRAR is the most popular Android alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • WinRAR is Freemium and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
    • WinRAR is Lightweight and Privacy focusedUniversal Extractor is not according to our users
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  6. Bandizip icon

    Bandizip

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    Bandizip is a powerful archiver which provides an ultrafast processing speed and convenient features. Available free of charge, and its paid editions support a variety of advanced features.

    91 Bandizip alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Bandizip is a legitimate Universal Extractor alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Bandizip is Freemium and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
  7. The Unarchiver icon

    The Unarchiver

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    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...

    97 The Unarchiver alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • This alternative is disputed. The Unarchiver is a legitimate Universal Extractor alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • The Unarchiver is Free and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
  8. FreeArc icon

    FreeArc

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    FreeArc is a free and open source file archiver developed by Bulat Ziganshin. It uses LZMA, PPMD, TrueAudio and GRzip algorithms with automatic switching by file type, and also uses set of filters—for instance it can remove repetitions from text.

    81 FreeArc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • FreeArc is Free and Open SourceUniversal Extractor is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeArc is LightweightUniversal Extractor is not according to our users
  10. Universal Extractor 2 icon

    Universal Extractor 2

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    Universal Extractor 2 is an unofficial updated and extended version of the original UniExtract by Jared Breland. It brings several hundred changes including community-wanted ones such as a batch mode, auto-updater and scan-only-functionality.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  11. WinZip icon

    WinZip

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    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.

    105 WinZip alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • This alternative is disputed. WinZip is a legitimate Universal Extractor alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • WinZip is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • WinZip is the most popular commercial alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • WinZip is Paid and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
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    File Roller

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    File Roller is the archive manager of the GNOME desktop environment. It can extract, view, create and modify archives. File Roller is only a graphical interface to archiving utilities such as tar and zip.

    87 File Roller alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. B1 Free Archiver icon

    B1 Free Archiver

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    B1 Free Archiver is a free multi-platform universal archiver. Currently it works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android; moreover B1 Online Archiver allows you to uncompress .b1, zip, rar or .7z archive from your computer directly online.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Online
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    Universal Extractor is primarily an installer extraction program.

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    • B1 Free Archiver is the most popular Web-based alternative to Universal Extractor.

    • B1 Free Archiver is Free and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
  14. IZArc icon

    IZArc

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

    92 IZArc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • IZArc is Free and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
  15. PowerArchiver icon

    PowerArchiver

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    PowerArchiver is a proprietary file archiver for Microsoft Windows. It supports full read-write access to several different archive formats, including ZIP, 7z and Tar. Additionally, read-only (decompression) support includes RAR, ACE and various disk image formats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • PowerArchiver is Paid and ProprietaryUniversal Extractor is Free and Open Source
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