.zip file: how to open it on Windows
64 Windows apps register the .zip extension. Install one of them to open the file with a double-click.
About the format
Format data: freedesktop.org shared-mime-info and PRONOM (The National Archives, UK).
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7-ZipA file archiver with a high compression ratio.
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PeaZipA free file archiver utility and rar extractor for Windows and Linux, work with 200+ archive types and variants, handle spanned archives and support multiple archive encryption standards.
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WinRARCompress, Encrypt, Package and Backup with only one utility.
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7-Zip ZSFile archiver with support for Brotli, Fast-LZMA2, Lizard, LZ4, LZ5 and Zstandard
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NanaZipThe 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience.
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Files - StableA modern file manager that helps users organise their files and folders.
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WireGuardFast, Modern, Secure VPN Tunnel
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UVtoolsMSLA/DLP, file analysis, calibration, repair, conversion and manipulation
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Detect It EasyA program for determining types of files.
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FanControlA highly focused fan controlling software for Windows.
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ChanSortProcess exported channel lists of many TVs' DTV and IDTV modes, and be able to import the processed lists back into the TV.
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Mod OrganizerAn open source mod manager for various PC games.
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Files - PreviewA modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders
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FreeCADA general purpose open source parametric 3D CAD modeler
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BandizipA powerful archiver that provides an ultrafast processing speed and convenient features.
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WG TunnelAn advanced, open-source client for WireGuard and AmneziaWG.
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My Family TreeBuild your family tree the easy way with My Family Tree.
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Universal ExtractorUniversal 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.
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NanaZip PreviewThe 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience.
- IZArc
The easiest way to Zip, Unzip and encrypt files for free
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7-Zip ZS Non DarkmodeFile archiver with support for Brotli, Fast-LZMA2, Lizard, LZ4, LZ5 and Zstandard
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Vita3KExperimental PlayStation Vita emulator.
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DatasetViewerA modern, high-performance dataset viewer built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript. Designed to handle massive datasets from multiple sources with efficient streaming for large files (100GB+) and lightning-fast search capabilities.
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EKA2L1Symbian OS/N-Gage emulator, written in C++ 17.
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FCEUXFCEUX is a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom, Famicom Disk System (FDS), and Dendy emulator. It supports NTSC (USA/JPN), PAL (European), and NTSC-PAL Hybrid modes. It supports both Windows and SDL versions for cross compatibility.
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SeerA windows quick look tool.
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DarkThumbsAdds thumbnail preview to Windows Explorer for EPUB, FB2 and Kindle ebooks; CBZ, CBR, RAR and ZIP archives.
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BrutalityExtractor Cli适用于高性能系统的多进程解压缩软件
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BrutalityExtractor适用于高性能系统的多进程解压缩软件
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Outer Wilds Mod ManagerThe mod manager for the Outer Wilds Mod Loader
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hyaloCLI for exploring and managing Markdown knowledge bases with YAML frontmatter
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sfvbrrsfvbrr is a Golang tool to validate scene releases
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GS-BaseGS-Base is a database that lets you store any type of data, text and numeric fields, dates, long text memo fields, files, images, code snippets with syntax highlighting for 16 programming languages.
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GS-CalcGS-Calc is a modern spreadsheet with unique capabilities for processing big data sets.
- Altova MissionKit 2026 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2026 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova Authentic 2026 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova XMLSpy 2026 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2026 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Mine-imator
Create animated videos using blocks, items and the lovable characters from Minecraft.
- Eden («x86_64-v1» instruction set, MSVC)
The Eden Nintendo Switch Emulator.
- Eden («x86_64-v3»/ARM64 instruction sets, standard)
The Eden Nintendo Switch Emulator.
- Eden («x86_64-v3»/ARM64 instruction sets, PGO)
The Eden Nintendo Switch Emulator.
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hoppyCLI for bunny.net cloud and edge services
- Altova Authentic 2025 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova MissionKit 2025 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2025 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova XMLSpy 2025 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2025 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- 360 Zip
Free, security, high-speed compression software
- Altova Authentic 2023 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova Authentic 2024 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova MissionKit 2023 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2023 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2024 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2024 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova XMLSpy 2023 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2023 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2024 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2024 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- PowerArchiver 2022
PowerArchiver: Filearchiver to compress, encrypt, exchange and backup your data.
- DiskInternals ZIP Repair
DiskInternals ZIP Repair helps to restore zip structure and extract the contents of the archive.
- Icecream Ebook Reader 6
EPUB reader for Windows to read eBooks in EPUB, MOBI, PDF and other popular formats.
- MSIX Packaging Tool
Enables you to repackage your existing desktop applications to the MSIX format. It offers both an interactive UI and a command line for conversions, and gives you the ability to convert an application without having the source code.
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