ZArchiver review
A capable Android archive tool for broad format handling and APK or OBB backups.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ZArchiver is an Android application for creating, extracting, viewing, and editing compressed files. It suits Android users who need to manage local archives, open files received from mail applications, or restore APK and OBB files from archived backups. The Free edition covers archive creation and extraction, password-protected archives, and multipart archives, making it suitable for routine archive management without requiring a paid plan.
Its main strength is format coverage. ZArchiver can create archives in 7z, ZIP, BZip2, GZip, XZ, LZ4, TAR, and Zstandard formats, while extraction and viewing extend to formats including RAR, RAR5, ISO, CAB, DMG, WIM, APK, and MTZ. It can also perform partial decompression and manage multipart archives. For users who regularly move or restore Android application backups, the ability to install APK and OBB files from archived backups gives the app a focused use beyond basic compression.
The plan structure separates core archive work from several convenience features. ZArchiver Donate adds light and dark themes, password storage, image previews in archives, and archive file editing. Editing is available for ZIP, 7z, TAR, APK, and MTZ archives by adding or removing files. Users who need a broad Android archive utility should pick ZArchiver, particularly for password-protected files, split archives, or APK and OBB workflows. It is less suitable for anyone needing a desktop or cross-platform archive manager, since the listed platform is Android only.
ZArchiver pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Creates archives in 7z, ZIP, TAR, and other formats
- Handles password-protected and multipart archives
- Supports partial extraction and APK or OBB installation
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android
- Archive editing is listed in the Donate edition
- Password storage and image previews are paid-edition features
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