ZArchiver for Android

Brief summary

ZArchiver is a free Android utility from ZDevs that lets you create, open, and modify archive files directly on your mobile device. It combines a straightforward interface with advanced options such as multithreading and offline operation, so you can compress or extract files without connecting to a PC or needing an internet connection.

Primary features

• Background compression and queuing for multiple archives
• On-device extraction with choice of output folder
• Support for partial and multi-volume decompression
• Password handling for encrypted archives
• Ability to view and edit archive contents without fully extracting

Archive formats supported

• XZ
• gzip (gz)
• bzip2 (bz2)
• rar5
• rar
• 7z (7zip)
• zip

Working with compressed files

You can open compressed attachments from email apps and extract them straight to local storage. ZArchiver also supports opening archives that are split into several parts, letting you reconstruct and extract individual files without extra tools. Partial extraction is available when you only need a subset of files from an archive.

Installing apps and managing game data

The app can handle APK files and corresponding OBB/data archives stored on your device. This makes it easy to reinstall applications or restore game data without re-downloading large files when you’re on a limited cellular plan.

Performance and usability

ZArchiver uses multithreading to speed up operations on multicore devices while keeping the user interface simple and accessible. Compressing files is as easy as selecting items and choosing the compress option from the menu. Everything works offline, so no network connection is required for normal archiving tasks.

Security and convenience

You can encrypt and decrypt archives to protect sensitive data, and the app can manage passwords for encrypted files. It’s a handy tool for consolidating many files into a single archive, sharing or backing them up, and ensuring that archived content remains readable across standard formats.