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8 Zip

Microsoft StoreOther file storage

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on the Microsoft Store and has been in the index since 10 Jul 2026. How this is checked

8 Zip is a Windows app that allows users to compress, unpack, and manage files in RAR, ZIP, 7z, and other formats. It supports Windows Hello for secure decryption, offers media playback within archives, and enables file sharing and printing. Suitable for users who need a versatile archiving tool.

Inferred · not functionally tested

PaidWindowsCloud-managed
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Managing, compressing, and extracting files in various archive formats efficiently on Windows devices.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Windows users needing file compression and extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: windows, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.microsoft.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

8 Zip is an Other file storage project. Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, compressing, and extracting files in various archive formats efficiently on Windows devices. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for windows users needing file compression and extraction. Basis unknown · not verified: 8 Zip is paid. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for Windows.

8 Zip first shipped in 2014. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are archive extraction, archive creation, and Windows Hello integration.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Archive extraction
  • Archive creation
  • Windows Hello integration
  • Media playback
  • File sharing
  • Compression level selection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
file-archiverzip-extractionwindows-hello

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Built with & integrations

Connectors
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WindowsCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about 8 Zip

What is 8 Zip?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, compressing, and extracting files in various archive formats efficiently on Windows devices. It is catalogued under Other file storage on PulseGate.
Who is 8 Zip for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: 8 Zip is a consumer product built for windows users needing file compression and extraction.
Is 8 Zip free?
Basis unknown · not verified: No — 8 Zip is paid.
What platforms does 8 Zip run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: 8 Zip runs on Windows.
Is 8 Zip still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to 8 Zip?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include 8 Zip Pro, Files&Folders Lite, and Archive Pro.8 Zip ProFiles&Folders LiteArchive Pro
When did 8 Zip launch?
8 Zip first shipped in 2014.

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