Compare the Top File Compression Software for Linux as of July 2025

What is File Compression Software for Linux?

File compression software enables users to compress files to reduce the size of the file. File compression software, also known as zip software or zip utilities, is useful for compressing files of all kinds in order to make the file size smaller. Compare and read user reviews of the best File Compression software for Linux currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    PeaZip

    PeaZip

    PeaZip

    PeaZip free file archiver utility, open extract RAR, TAR, and ZIP files. Supported operating systems are Linux x86_64, x86, Darwin, macOS aarch64 M1 & Intel, MS Windows, ReactOS, and Wine. Experimental support for Linux ARM, aarch64. PeaZip is free, based on open source technologies of 7-Zip/p7zip archiver, Facebook Zstandard fast compressor, FreeArc, Google Brotli fast compressor, PAQ family of compressors, secure file archiving and encryption PEA project, and other free software file compression tools. Cross-platform and cross-architecture, same full-featured GUI application on Linux, macOS, and Windows, providing full-featured file manager and archive manager on all platforms, also available as a portable application. Supports over 200 archive formats, ranging from very powerful compressors like 7Z and ZPAQ to extremely fast compressors like Brotli and Zstandard, with the option to easily convert archives.
    Starting Price: Free
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