Supported Archive Formats

BreeZip opens every major archive format — and many uncommon ones — at no cost.

BreeZip supports over 20 archive and compressed file formats out of the box. Whether you received a ZIP from a colleague, a RAR from a download site, or a 7Z from a backup tool, BreeZip can open it immediately without installing additional plugins.

ZIP

The most common archive format used worldwide. BreeZip extracts standard ZIP files, ZIP64 for large archives, and encrypted ZIP files with AES-256 encryption support.

RAR and RAR5

The popular RAR format including the newer RAR5 standard. BreeZip handles both single and multi-part archives such as part1.rar files, with full password support.

7Z

High-compression archives in the 7-Zip format. BreeZip extracts 7Z files with LZMA2 and other compression methods, including password-protected variants.

TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2

Unix-style tape archive files, often compressed with gzip or bzip2. Common for Linux software packages and backups. BreeZip extracts all TAR variants seamlessly.

ISO

Disc image files containing the full content of a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc. BreeZip lets you browse and extract files from ISO images without mounting them.

GZ and GZIP

Single-file compressed archives using the Deflate algorithm. Widely used on Linux systems for log files, configuration files, and software packages.

BZIP2

Higher compression than gzip, often used for large source code distributions and scientific data. BreeZip extracts .bz2 files instantly with no extra setup.

XZ and LZMA

Modern high-compression formats with excellent compression ratios, commonly used in Linux distribution packages with .xz, .lzma, and .txz file extensions.

WIM and CAB

Windows-native formats: WIM used in OS installation media, and CAB archives used in software installers and drivers. Both fully supported by BreeZip.

BreeZip also supports: ARJ, LZH, LZA, CPIO, Z, VHD, HFS, NTFS, FAT, MBR, VMDK, and more.

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Why Format Support Matters

Archive formats vary by operating system, age, and use case. Having one tool that handles all of them saves time and avoids frustration every time you encounter an unfamiliar file extension.

Cross-Platform Files

Files created on macOS or Linux are common on Windows. BreeZip handles DMG, HFS, TAR.GZ, and XZ without needing separate utilities.

Legacy Formats

Older formats like ARJ, LZH, and Z are less common today but still encountered in software archives and older backup systems. BreeZip opens them all.

Disk Images

ISO, VHD, VMDK, and HFS formats are used for virtual machines, disc images, and system backups. BreeZip lets you access their contents directly.