A plugin for 7-Zip that enables opening, modifying, and creating .asar archives used by Electron-based applications, while noting that encrypted .asar archives cannot be accessed without the specific encryption method defined by the developer.
Publisher’s description
What is asar7z?
asar7z is a free archiver program for Windows. It ranks 33rd by popularity among archivers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. The main installer is 207 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,491 times. Similar programs include 7-Zip, PeaZip and Zstandard.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (207 KB)
In short: asar7z is a free archiver tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is asar7z safe to download?
- The file is served by tc4shell.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EA17751B2D7D607DFC11612E71D0C9D36561E643CDFB2BFB16922A9A0EC6D250· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5Latest | 207 KB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install asar7z -yscoop install extras/asar7zRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,491
- Website
- tc4shell.com
- Chocolatey package
- asar7z
- Scoop package
- extras/asar7z
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is asar7z free?
Yes. asar7z is free to use.
Is asar7z safe to download?
The download comes from tc4shell.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Does asar7z run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use asar7z without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to asar7z?
7-Zip, PeaZip, Zstandard, UPX and WinRAR. The alternatives page compares them.
