Someone sends you a RAR file, and Windows only half-knows what to do with it. You don't want to buy a WinRAR licence or install a heavyweight tool just to see what's inside. BreeZip is a free Windows app for opening those archives, browsing them and pulling out only the files you want.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 10 and Windows 11, distributed through the Microsoft Store
- Price: Free, with optional premium features sold as in-app purchases
- Formats: RAR, ZIP, 7-Zip, ISO, Bzip2, Gzip, TAR, XZ and more
- Category: Productivity / file compression
Key features
Open and extract RAR, ZIP, 7z, ISO, TAR and more
BreeZip handles .rar, .zip, .7z, ISO, Bzip2, Gzip, TAR and XZ archives. You don't need a separate tool for each format.
See inside an archive and pick only what you need
When you open an archive, its contents are displayed. You then select the files and folders you want to extract, rather than unpacking everything.
Create archives in a file-explorer-style window
You can build new archives from a GUI that works like File Explorer, and you can make password-protected archives.
Convert RAR files to ZIP
If you'd rather hand someone a ZIP, BreeZip includes a RAR opener with RAR-to-ZIP conversion.
Optional premium tools
The in-app purchases add repair of corrupted archives, photo preview without extraction, easier archive password management, video and image compression, and a built-in Office editor.
Who it's for
It suits you if you mostly open and unpack downloaded archives on Windows 10 or 11 and want a free option. It's also a fit if you prefer an app installed from the Microsoft Store, which updates automatically, over a traditional installer.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to open, browse and extract archives
- Wide format support, including RAR and 7z
- Familiar file-explorer-style layout
- Can create password-protected archives
Cons
- Windows only, and distributed through the Microsoft Store
- Repair, photo preview and some other extras need a paid in-app purchase
FAQs
Is BreeZip free?
Yes. Opening, browsing and extracting archives is free. Premium features are optional in-app purchases.
Which formats can it open?
ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, ISO, Bzip2, Gzip, TAR and XZ, among others.
Can it make password-protected archives?
Yes, you can create password-protected archives.
Can it turn a RAR into a ZIP?
Yes, it includes RAR-to-ZIP conversion.
Which Windows versions does it run on?
It's built for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Install method: Microsoft Store