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NanaZip

Modern Windows archiver derived from 7-Zip under MIT

85.5
Score in best file archivers
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Ranked 4 of 10 in best file archivers

Free, MIT-licensed 7-Zip derivative for Windows 10 and 11 that puts the 7-Zip formats into a modern Windows interface. It is Windows only, and Windows 10 on ARM needs the x64 emulation option.

Best for Windows users who want 7-Zip in a modern interface

About NanaZip

NanaZip is a file archiver for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Its GitHub repository describes it as a 7-Zip derivative for the modern Windows experience, and its code is published under the MIT license.

The README mentions x64 emulation for ARM-based Windows machines and suggests that Windows 10 ARM users upgrade to Windows 11 for it. The repository has a long commit history. Users who prefer the original 7-Zip interface can still install 7-Zip, which the project derives from.

Key features

  • 7-Zip derivative
  • MIT open source
  • Windows 10 and 11
  • Modern Windows interface
  • x64 emulation on ARM

Strengths

  • MIT licensed, with source on GitHub
  • Derived from 7-Zip for Windows 10 and 11

Limits

  • Windows only
  • Windows 10 on ARM needs the emulation option, per its README

Where NanaZip ranks

How NanaZip compares

ProductScorePricePlatformsFormats
#2PeaZip89.0Free and open sourceWindowsLinuxmacOS200+ formats; RAR creation needs WinRAR
#3Keka86.5FreemacOS7z and ZIP with AES-256
#4NanaZip85.5Free and open sourceWindowsSame family as 7-Zip
#5WinRAR84.5PaidWindowsRAR, ZIP and many others
#6The Unarchiver83.0FreemacOSRAR, ZIP, 7z, TAR, RPM, DEB

The full comparison table for best file archivers has all 10 products.

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Questions about NanaZip

Is NanaZip free?
NanaZip can be used without paying: Free MIT-licensed archiver for Windows 10 and 11. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is NanaZip open source?
Yes. NanaZip publishes its source code under the MIT license.
Which platforms does NanaZip support?
NanaZip is available on: Windows.
What is NanaZip best for?
Windows users who want 7-Zip in a modern interface. In our ranking of file archivers it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 85.5.
What are the best alternatives to NanaZip?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are 7-Zip, PeaZip, Keka, WinRAR.

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