CubeICE は文字化けに強い高性能な「圧縮・解凍(展開)フリーソフト」です。
Publisher’s description (Japanese)
What is CubeICE?
CubeICE is an open-source archiver program for Windows from CubeSoft. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.5.1, released on December 6, 2024. 2 versions are listed since July 7, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (cube-soft/cube.filesystem.sevenzip) has 56 stars. Similar programs include 7-Zip, PeaZip and WinRAR.
Project description on GitHub: “CubeICE and 7-Zip wrapper library for .NET”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: CubeICE is an open-source archiver tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CubeICE safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.cube-soft.jp, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
554F995AF03680661C910C22BECB15CC7BE21773F8D9EE127BD3CE16ADF1A085· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5.1Latest | December 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.0 | July 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CubeSoft.CubeICE -ecubeice-3.5.1-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CubeSoft
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- GNU LGPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cube-soft/cube.filesystem.sevenzip
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.5.1
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 13, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- GitHub stars
- 56
- GitHub forks
- 11
- winget ID
- CubeSoft.CubeICE
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CubeICE free?
Yes. CubeICE is open-source software under the GNU LGPLv3 licence.
Is CubeICE safe to download?
The download comes from dl.cube-soft.jp, 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.
How do I install CubeICE with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CubeICE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CubeICE run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CubeICE?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2022.
What are alternatives to CubeICE?
7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.