IZArc is the easiest way to Zip, Unzip and encrypt files for free
- Zip and Unzip files
- Password protect archives with strong AES encryption
- Support 7-ZIP, RAR, TAR and many other archives
Publisher’s description
What is IZArc?
IZArc by Ivan Zahariev is free Windows software in the archivers category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among archivers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 5.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,519 times. On Windows it registers 41 file types, including .jar, .zip, .exe, .7z and .rar. Similar programs include 7-Zip, WinRAR and PeaZip.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (5.7 MB)
- Opens 41 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: IZArc is a free archiver tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IZArc safe to download?
- The file is served by izarc.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F330C4FFC4C9C268FE301246D5465B7E4852C1152666DF4E38CD8DC8F112C0E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6Latest | May 15, 2025 | 5.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IZArc.IZArc -echoco install IZArc -yIZArc_4.6.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ivan Zahariev
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.6
- Released
- May 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,519
- Website
- izarc.org
- winget ID
- IZArc.IZArc
- Chocolatey package
- IZArc
File types it opens (41)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IZArc free?
Yes. IZArc is free to use.
Is IZArc safe to download?
The download comes from izarc.org, 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 IZArc 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 IZArc be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does IZArc 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 IZArc?
7-Zip, WinRAR, PeaZip, NanaZip and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
