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Version: 7.47 (latest)
File size: 7.07 MB
License: Free
Security scan: VirusTotal: 71 of 71 engines say OK (0 flagged)
SHA-256 checksum: f9952b2dab58f78ef56f4a9cda35cc77db643435bc56329fd930daba0bcb0e97
Developer: Bandisoft.com
Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7
Installers: 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM (Arm64), Offline
Downloads: 3904
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 35 reviews
File name(s): BANDIZIP-SETUP-STD-X64.EXE, BANDIZIP-SETUP-STD-ALL.EXE

Reviewed by Eman Sakr
Tested on Windows 11 and 10 · November 4, 2026 · How we review

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Bandizip is a free archive manager for Windows that creates ZIP and 7Z files and opens RAR, ISO and dozens of other formats.

It suits anyone who wants a quick, tidy replacement for the built-in ZIP tool, especially people who handle archives with non-English file names.

The Standard edition is free and covers everyday compressing and extracting. It shows ads in the main window, and a few tools sit behind the paid edition.

If you can live with the ads, it is worth installing.

What is Bandizip?

Bandizip is a file archiver from the Korean developer Bandisoft. It compresses files into ZIP and 7Z (plus a few other types) and extracts a much longer list of formats, including RAR and ISO.

It adds entries to the Windows right-click menu, so most jobs take two clicks.

What it does well

Compression is quick because Bandizip uses several CPU cores at once. The Standard edition allows up to 16 threads, which is plenty for most PCs.

It also handles file names in other languages correctly, including ZIP files with Unicode names. Many archivers garble those.

You can protect archives with AES-256 encryption and split large files into smaller parts for email or upload limits.

Tip: if you receive a folder of archives, use the smart extract option so everything lands in a tidy folder instead of spilling files across your desktop.

Where it annoys

The free edition shows ads in the main window. They do not appear while you use the right-click menu, which is how most people work.

Some tools people expect from the feature lists are paid-only. These include the password manager, ZIP repair and image preview inside archives.

Bandizip cannot create RAR files. It only opens them, so use ZIP or 7Z when you send archives to others.

Tip: if you need to rebuild a damaged ZIP, test the repair tool in the free edition first. The official guidance is to try it before buying.

Free vs Pro

Feature	Standard (free)	Professional (paid)
Price	Free	Paid license
Ads in main window	Yes	No
Compression threads	Up to 16	Up to 64
Password manager	No	Yes
Repair archive (ZIP)	No	Yes
Password recovery	Short numeric passwords only	Full
Antimalware scan	Limited	Yes

Is Bandizip safe to install?

Yes. The installer was checked with VirusTotal and came back clean.

Read each installer screen anyway and decline anything you do not need. Get Bandizip only from a trusted page, since fake archivers exist.

Who should skip it

Skip Bandizip if ads in any part of the app bother you. In that case a fully ad-free archiver is a better fit.

Also skip it if you need to create RAR files, because that format requires WinRAR.

How to Download & Install

Click the download button at the top of this page to get the Bandizip installer, which comes as an EXE file. The file is checked with VirusTotal and came back clean.

Step 1: Close any open archive windows, then run the installer you just downloaded.

Step 2: If Windows shows a User Account Control prompt, confirm it so the installer can add the right-click menu entries.

Step 3: Accept the license terms and pick the install location if you want to change the default.

Step 4: Read each option screen before clicking Next, and untick anything you do not want installed.

Step 5: Finish the setup and choose which file types Bandizip should open by default.

Step 6: Right-click any archive or folder to check that the Bandizip entries appear in the context menu.

Installer types

The site offers the main installer (usually 64-bit), a 32-bit installer and an ARM64 installer.

Pick the one that matches your PC. Most modern Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers need the 64-bit one.

System requirements

Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 7
64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) or ARM64 processor
No special hardware needed for everyday archiving

Free edition and activation

The Standard edition is free and needs no activation or key.

The paid Professional edition adds extra tools and removes ads. It needs a registration, which is done inside the program.

How to update Bandizip

Bandizip can check for updates on its own. You can also grab the latest installer from this page and run it over your current install.

Fixing common problems

Antivirus flags a self-extracting EXE archive: these files can trigger false alarms. Send the archive as ZIP or 7Z instead if the recipient’s security software complains.
A split archive will not extract: put every part in the same folder and open the first part. A missing part stops the extraction.
An archive will not open from a network drive: copy it to a local drive first, then open it from there.

Pros & Cons

What we liked

Fast multi-core compression
Opens RAR, ISO and many formats
Handles non-English file names correctly
AES-256 encryption for archives
Quick right-click menu access

What we didn't like

Ads in the free edition
Repair and recovery tools need paid edition
Cannot create RAR archives

Best Bandizip Alternatives

WinRAR
Archive manager for RAR and ZIP files with encryption and repair records.
7-Zip
Free file archiver that opens, creates and encrypts ZIP and 7z files.
WinZip
File compression with AES encryption, PDF tools and cloud backup.
PeaZip
Free file archiver that opens, converts and encrypts 180+ archive formats.

Conclusion

4.1out of 5 · 35 user ratings

Most archivers cover ZIP and 7Z, so the differences come down to price, ads and extra tools.

The table below compares Bandizip with three well-known options, so you can pick the one that fits how you work.

App	Best For	Price	Platform	Standout Feature
Bandizip	Everyday archiving with a clean menu	Free (paid Pro edition)	Windows	Fast multi-core compression
7-Zip	Ad-free, no-frills use	Free	Windows	Strong 7Z compression, open source
WinRAR	Creating RAR archives	Paid license with trial	Windows	Native RAR creation
PeaZip	Many formats and extra options	Free	Windows	Wide format support, portable build

Final verdict

Bandizip is a quick, friendly archiver that handles ZIP, 7Z and most formats you will meet. The free edition is enough for daily use.

Choose 7-Zip if you want zero ads, or WinRAR if you must create RAR files. Otherwise Bandizip is an easy pick.

FAQ

Is Bandizip free?

Yes, the Standard edition is free. A paid Professional edition removes ads and adds extra tools.

Is Bandizip safe?

Yes. The installer was checked with VirusTotal and came back clean. Download it from a trusted page and read each setup screen.

Can Bandizip open RAR files?

Yes, it extracts RAR archives. It cannot create them, so use ZIP or 7Z for archives you send to others.

Which Windows versions does Bandizip support?

It supports Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 7. Installers exist for 64-bit, 32-bit and ARM64 PCs.

Does Bandizip show ads?

The free Standard edition shows ads in the main window. The paid edition removes them.

Can Bandizip repair a corrupted ZIP file?

Yes, but the repair tool belongs to the paid edition and works on ZIP files only. You can try it in the free edition before buying.

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Changelog - What's new in version 7.47

- Fixed a vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code to be excuted with admin privileges when uninstalling the program (KVE-2026-2462)
- Fixed a vulnerability that may occur when processing MoTW info (KVE-2026-2248, KVE-2026-2099)
- Fixed a vulnerability that may occur when processing MoTW info (Thanks to Leon Kayaliev)
- Fixed a vulnerability that may occur when processing symbolic links (KVE-2026-2229)
- Other modifications

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