Universal Extractor is a program designed to decompress and extract files from any type of archive or installer, such as ZIP or RAR files, self-extracting EXE files, application installers, etc.
Publisher’s description
What is Universal Extractor?
Universal Extractor is an open-source archiver program for Windows from Jared Breland. It ranks 19th by popularity among archivers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 5.6 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 17,825 times. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .zip, .exe, .iso, .7z and .rar. Similar programs include 7-Zip, PeaZip and WinRAR.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (5.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Universal Extractor is an open-source archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Universal Extractor safe to download?
- The file is served by legroom.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6DF6A742C23EEFA480CB37BAD3835C5005801C61168D32610504EEB72C7B7F30· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.1Latest | March 30, 2021 | 5.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jbreland.uniextract -echoco install uniextract.install -yuniextract161.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jared Breland
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- gpl
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- legroom.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.6.1
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 17,825
- Website
- legroom.net
- winget ID
- jbreland.uniextract
- Chocolatey package
- uniextract.install
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Universal Extractor free?
Yes. Universal Extractor is open-source software under the gpl licence.
Is Universal Extractor safe to download?
The download comes from legroom.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 Universal Extractor 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 Universal Extractor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Universal Extractor support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Universal Extractor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Universal Extractor?
7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard and UPX. The alternatives page compares them.
