Zip is a compression and file packaging/archive utility. Although \highly compatible both with PKWARE's PKZIP and PKUNZIP utilities for MS-DOS and with Info-ZIP's own UnZip, our primary objectives have been portability and other-than-MSDOS functionality.
Publisher’s description
What is GnuWin32: Zip?
GnuWin32: Zip by GnuWin32 is open-source Windows software in the archivers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 950 KB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (950 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: GnuWin32: Zip is an open-source archiver tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GnuWin32: Zip safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4DCBDB79D06011B00E50F155A0852AC898857562DCE3EFBEC9745D457258996C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0Latest | March 30, 2021 | 950 KB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GnuWin32.Zip -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GnuWin32
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- GnuWin License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.0
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gnuwin32.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- GnuWin32.Zip
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Frequently asked questions
Is GnuWin32: Zip free?
Yes. GnuWin32: Zip is open-source software under the GnuWin License licence.
Is GnuWin32: Zip safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 GnuWin32: Zip 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 GnuWin32: Zip be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does GnuWin32: Zip support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does GnuWin32: Zip run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to GnuWin32: Zip?
7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
