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A fully open source app to extract rar, zip, tar, bz2, gz, 7z, xz, jar and z etc (encrypted .zip & .7z supported)

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ZipXtract

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ZipXtract is a fully open-source Android application designed for comprehensive archive management. It allows you to effortlessly extract and create a wide variety of archive files directly on your device.

Key Features

Comprehensive Extraction Capabilities

  • Wide Format Support: RAR (including RAR5 and multi-volume), ZIP (password-protected and split), TAR, BZ2, GZ, ZST, 7z (password-protected and multi-volume), XZ, JAR, and more.
  • Encrypted Archives: Handles password-protected ZIP and 7z files.
  • Multi-Volume Archives: Seamlessly extracts multi-volume RAR and 7z archives.
  • Split Archives: Support for extracting split ZIP files.

Flexible Archive Creation

  • Popular Formats: Create ZIP, 7z and TAR archives (with multiple type of compression support).
  • Encryption Options: Secure your archives with password protection for ZIP and 7z formats.
  • Split Archives: Create split ZIP archives for easier sharing of large files.

Installation

Get ZipXtract from your preferred source:

Source Notes (Features)
Get it on GitHub Full Version: Includes all features (RAR, 7z).
Get it on IzzyOnDroid Full Version: Includes all features (RAR, 7z).
Get it on F-Droid Limited Version: RAR extraction and 7z compression are not available due to licensing.

Important

For the complete feature set, including RAR extraction and 7z compression, please download ZipXtract from GitHub Releases or IzzyOnDroid. The F-Droid version has these features removed due to licensing restrictions.

How to Use

Here are some general tips for managing archives with ZipXtract:

  • Selecting Files/Folders: Long-press on files and folders, or tap their icons, to select them for archiving or other operations.
  • Extraction Options: Click on an archive file to open the extraction menu, where you can choose your desired extraction path and settings.
  • "Open With" and "Share" Behavior: Files opened with ZipXtract via the Android "Open With" and "Share" menu are, by default, extracted to Internal Storage/ZipXtract/. You can customize this path in the app's settings.
  • Default Paths: When archiving or extracting from within the app, the default output location is the parent directory of the source file(s). This can also be changed in the app settings.

App Permissions & Privacy

ZipXtract requires the following permissions:

  • Read and Write Storage Permission: For Android 10 and below.
  • Manage External Storage Permission: For Android 11 and above.

The application does not require internet permission, ensuring your files are processed locally on your device.

For more details, please read our Privacy Policy.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make ZipXtract even better! Here’s how you can help:

  1. Fork the Repository.
  2. Create a New Branch: git checkout -b feature/YourAmazingFeature
  3. Commit Your Changes: git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'
  4. Push to the Branch: git push origin feature/YourAmazingFeature
  5. Open a Pull Request.

Report Bugs or Request Features

Found a bug or have an idea for a new feature? Please open an issue on our GitHub Issues page.

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License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

The app icon vector by Solar Icons in CC Attribution License via SVG Repo

Donate

If you find ZipXtract useful, please consider supporting its development:

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Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.