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ZipMania

A fast and lightweight free archive utility.

ZipMania

Feature

  • Opens a wide range of archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, EGG, ALZ, and ISO.
  • Previews images and text without extracting the archive.
  • Uses a dedicated ZIP engine for fast compression and extraction.
  • Supports password protection, filename encryption, and split archives.
  • Compresses and extracts files directly from the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Free to use with no ads or bundled software.

Usage

  • Double-click an archive or open it from the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Select the files you need to extract, or add files to create an archive.

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License

  • ZipMania is Freeware.
  • Use it anywhere you like — at the office, at home, in government offices, or at school.
  • You may redistribute it freely anywhere.

History

  • Version 1.0.3 (2026/11/04)

    - Refined confirmation dialogs for adding or deleting files and command line errors
    - Added a setting to choose a flat or cascading legacy context menu
    - Changed combo box lists so hovered items no longer receive selected item highlighting
    - Added closing of running ZipMania processes before installation or uninstallation
    - Corrected Russian post compression and Vietnamese new archive translations
    - Added Thai language support

  • Version 1.0.2 (2026/10/19)

    - Changed how commands appear in the Windows 11 legacy menu
    - Added macOS support

  • Version 1.0.1 (2026/10/12)

    - Fixed column headings becoming misaligned with content when scrolling the file list horizontally
    - Refined window title bar and border design
    - Improved Arabic screen layout, menus, file selection and width adjustment
    - Updated toolbar icon design and adjusted icon colors in dark mode
    - Improved theme selection in settings with a dropdown list
    - Improved the appearance of the divider between folder and file lists and column resizing lines

  • Update Policy Notice

    - Auto-update is not supported to enhance security and prevent antivirus false positives.
    - Updates are manually distributed after internal verification and stability confirmation.