Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. BreeZip is 100% free with no hidden costs. There are no trial periods, no premium upgrades, and no subscription plans. You can download, install, and use all of BreeZip's features without paying anything. It is distributed as a free app on the Microsoft Store and will remain free.

BreeZip supports Windows 10 (version 1903 and later) and Windows 11. It is not available for Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you need a file archiver for older Windows versions, you may need to consider alternative tools such as 7-Zip.

BreeZip is available exclusively on the Microsoft Store. Click the Download button on this page to go directly to the store listing. We recommend only downloading BreeZip from the official Microsoft Store to ensure you receive the genuine, verified version of the app.

BreeZip supports over 20 formats, including ZIP, RAR, RAR5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, ISO, GZ, BZIP2, XZ, LZMA, WIM, CAB, ARJ, LZH, CPIO, and more. See our Supported Formats page for the full list with descriptions.

Yes. BreeZip can open password-protected ZIP and RAR archives. When you attempt to open or extract a protected file, BreeZip will display a prompt asking for the password. You must have the correct password to access the archive contents.

BreeZip's primary focus is on opening and extracting archives. For creating new archive files, Windows 11 includes built-in ZIP creation via right-click in Explorer. BreeZip is optimised for the extraction side of archive management and excels at opening any format you receive.

No. BreeZip does not show advertisements within the application. It is a clean, straightforward tool that does not interrupt your workflow with pop-ups or in-app ads of any kind.

No. BreeZip does not run background services and does not add itself to your system tray. It only runs when you actively open an archive file. This means it has no impact on your PC's startup time or everyday performance.

There are two ways: First, double-click the ZIP file and BreeZip will open showing the contents, then you can click Extract to save to a folder of your choice. Second, right-click the ZIP file in Windows Explorer and choose a BreeZip option from the context menu to extract directly without opening the main app window.

Yes. BreeZip is published through the Microsoft Store, which has a verification and security review process for all apps. The version you download is genuine, free of malware, and will receive updates automatically through the Store without any user action required.