Reviews for Zipeg
Login to ReviewMichael White
Mar 24, 2026Frustratingly Slow and Clumsy
I downloaded Zipeg to handle a few compressed files, but it turned into a headache. The interface feels outdated and isn't the most intuitive, especially for someone who just wants to quickly extract a few files. It also choked on one of my larger archives, which other programs handled without issue. For a free tool, it's okay in a pinch, but I've had to re-download a more reliable program.
Emma Lopez
Mar 24, 2026Clunky interface, unreliable extraction
Zipeg's interface feels incredibly dated and clunky, especially when it hangs or fails to extract certain archives. While it supports many formats, it often fails to handle large files or nested archives, which a modern tool like 7-Zip handles effortlessly. It's free, but its buggy performance makes it difficult to rely on for frequent use.
Riley Moore
Mar 24, 2026A Lightweight and Dependable Lifesaver
As someone who frequently downloads archives from various sources, Zipeg is a permanent fixture on my PC. It handles the obscure .7z or .tar.xz files my friends send me without breaking a sweat, which many other tools choke on. It's incredibly simple: right-click, 'Extract with Zipeg', and it's done. The interface is refreshingly minimal and gets out of your way, making it the perfect, 'it just works' tool for extracting just about any archive I throw at it. The fact that it's free and open-source just makes it a no-brainer.
Avery Moore
Mar 20, 2026Frustratingly basic and clunky for today's needs
I installed Zipeg hoping for a simple, free archive tool, but it feels like software from a decade ago. The interface is unintuitive and clunky, often freezing with larger files or multi-part archives. While it technically extracts many formats, the experience is so poor I'd rather use the built-in Windows tools or find another free option.
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Zipeg
Zipeg is a free and open-source file archiver and file compression utility for Windows. It supports creating and extracting ZIP, …
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