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mwalker1723
Morgan Walker
Mar 24, 2026
4.17/5
A Versatile and Reliable Archiver for Windows
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I've been using UHARC/GUI for about six months to manage my project files, and it's become my go-to tool. It handles everything from ZIP to RAR and 7z formats seamlessly, making it easy to work with archives from different sources. The interface is straightforward, and being open-source means I can trust it with my data without any cost.

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caseytech96
Casey Thomas
Mar 24, 2026
4.50/5
Open source Swiss Army knife for file compression and extraction
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I've been using UHARC/GUI for all my archiving needs and it's incredibly versatile. It opens everything I throw at it, from a simple ZIP file a colleague sent to a RAR from a project archive. The interface is very straightforward, and the fact that it's open-source and free is fantastic. It handles all the major formats I've needed, and the extraction speed is excellent. The only minor gripe might be the slightly dated UI, but it gets the job done flawlessly.

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olivia_harris40
Olivia Harris
Mar 23, 2026
4.83/5
Pleasantly Surprised by This Versatile Free Archiver
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I've used a few different file archivers, and UHARC/GUI has become my new go-to. It's lightweight, handles a ton of formats (ZIP, RAR, 7z, you name it), and it's completely free. The interface is clean and straightforward, making it easy to create, extract, and browse archives. For a free, open-source tool, it's surprisingly powerful and reliable. It's replaced the 3-4 different archive tools I used to keep around.

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mwhite9090
Michael White
Mar 21, 2026
4.50/5
A Reliable and Efficient File Archiver with a Classic Interface
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UHARC/GUI has been a solid and reliable archiving tool for me. It handles all the major formats I encounter daily, from the common ZIP and RAR to more niche formats like LZH and ARJ, which is a rare and valuable feature in a single, free application. While the interface feels a bit dated, it's straightforward and does exactly what it says on the tin: it compresses and extracts a wide range of archive types quickly and reliably. The only reason I can't give performance a perfect score is that the initial project can be a bit slow to launch.

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Review Summary
4.5

Based on 4 reviews

Ease of Use 4.3/5
Features 5.0/5
Value for Money 5.0/5
Customer Support 3.5/5
Overall Experience 4.5/5
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UHARC/GUI
UHARC/GUI

UHARC/GUI is an open-source file archiver and compressor software for Windows. It supports creating and extracting archives in various formats …

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