PeaZip 10.3 has been released, marking a significant update to this open-source and cross-platform archive manager, with new features and improvements. This version arrives nearly two months after PeaZip 10.2, enhancing user experience primarily in the KDE Plasma desktop environment and GNOME file manager Nautilus.
Key enhancements in PeaZip 10.3 include automated context menu integration for KDE Plasma and Nautilus, which simplifies access and efficiency for users. The update also introduces a new Tux-Alt theme and modernizes the Qt 6 binary packages ensuring compatibility with more Linux systems.
One of the notable improvements is the enhanced support for TAR archives, including the capability to limit maximum sizes (100 MB, 1 GB, 10 GB, or Always) to prevent lengthy operations. Users will also benefit from updated functionalities allowing them to save lists of files and search results in CSV, TSV, or TXT formats. Additionally, the “Analyze content of folders” feature has seen improvements.
The release focuses on better handling of archives that contain errors or excessive data and enhances the display of information in task progress windows and archive management screens. Non-ASCII character management in archive passwords has also been improved.
The update brings support for various Minecraft archive file types and VMware OVA files, expanding its utility by accommodating 242 different file extensions. Users can also enjoy a new toggle for smart folder creation directly in the quick extraction menu, streamlined a style submenu for easier interface customization, and access to more personalized themes.
Internally, PeaZip 10.3 is equipped with the Pea 1.23 backend and optimizations to reduce startup time by 25% and memory usage by 20%.
For further details, the full changelog is available here, and users can download the latest version from the official website.