Got an old ARJ, ACE or NRG file that Windows can't open? IZArc is a free archive manager by Ivan Zahariev that opens more than 40 archive and disc-image formats, converts between them, repairs damaged ZIPs and encrypts archives with AES-256.
Which archive formats can IZarc handle?
IZarc works with common formats such as ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and ISO, along with less familiar types including CAB, JAR, LHA, and ZOO. The format range also covers disk-image and package formats such as BIN, NRG, DEB, and RPM. This lets the same archive manager handle files from varied sources.
When an archive arrives in an uncommon format, open it in IZarc to view its contents and extract the files. The program also compresses files into smaller archives for sharing or storage.
How do you add files to an archive?
Drag-and-drop provides a direct way to bring files into an archive workflow. For everyday compression or extraction, the archive window lets you work with the package’s contents in one place.
- Open an existing archive to inspect its contents.
- Convert an archive to another format, or a disc image such as BIN or NRG to ISO.
- Extract files from supported archives, including ZIP, RAR, and 7-Zip.
Can IZarc help with a password-protected archive?
Archives can be protected with AES-256 encryption, split across several volumes, or turned into self-extracting EXE files. A broken ZIP can often be repaired, and the right-click menu can send any file to VirusTotal for a multi-engine scan. IZArc2Go is the portable edition.
Pros
- Recognizes ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, ISO, TAR, and many other formats
- Supports drag-and-drop archive work
- Includes tools for finding passwords for protected files
Cons
- Cannot create RAR archives
- Interface looks dated
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can IZArc convert BIN or NRG images to ISO?
Yes. Its CD image converter turns BIN, NRG, CDI and other images into ISO.
Can it repair a damaged ZIP?
Yes. The repair function can often recover broken ZIP archives.
Is IZArc free?
Yes, for personal and business use, with a portable IZArc2Go version too.
Can I encrypt archives?
Yes, with 256-bit AES encryption.