star_zip is a free, lightweight archiver for Windows built with C# and WPF on .NET 8.
Creates ZIP, TAR, GZ and TAR.GZ archives, and extracts ZIP, TAR, GZ, TAR.GZ, 7z, RAR,
TAR.BZ2 and the Korean ALZ and EGG formats. Legacy Korean file names (CP949) are
detected and recovered automatically, and password protected archives are supported -
it asks for the password only when an item you are actually extracting is encrypted.
The interface follows Windows 11 Fluent design with ribbon tabs, a folder tree with
breadcrumbs, in-archive search, drag and drop, light and dark themes, and optional
Explorer context menu integration. Double-clicking a text or image entry previews it
in place instead of extracting it. Safe by default: existing files are kept unless
you choose to overwrite, every extraction path is checked against directory traversal
(Zip Slip), alternate data streams and reserved device names, and the Mark-of-the-Web
of a downloaded archive is propagated to the files extracted from it.
A command line tool (starzip) is bundled in the cli folder.
Publisher’s description
What is star_zip?
star_zip is a proprietary archiver program for Windows from psb140306.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “star_zip 다운로드·피드백 (무료 Windows 압축 프로그램)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: star_zip is an archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is star_zip safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0802E3F9A513CBCEF0BB28767EE7AE627A9C05BFD7D8A03E2216C4293E550F9D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.0Latest | August 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id psb140306.star_zip -estar_zip-1.5.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- psb140306
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/psb140306-cloud/star-zip-releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Released
- August 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- psb140306.star_zip
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Frequently asked questions
Is star_zip free?
star_zip is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is star_zip safe to download?
The download comes from github.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.
How do I install star_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 star_zip be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does star_zip run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use star_zip without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to star_zip?
7-Zip, WinRAR, PeaZip, UPX and NanaZip. The alternatives page compares them.
