PeaZip 10.5 has been released, marking a significant update to the open-source file and archive management software. This latest version introduces a range of performance enhancements, particularly aimed at improving the user experience in handling files and archives.
The update, following the previous 10.4 release, boasts faster speeds and reduced memory usage when opening archives. Users will notice improvements in navigating and editing archives, along with enhanced smart sorting capabilities for file names. Additionally, PeaZip 10.5 introduces support for system tool entries on Linux, further integrating system functions into its interface.
Another notable addition is the enhanced "Open as archive" functionality, which can now be accessed directly from archives. The interface has also seen some reorganizations, including a de-duplication of the sub-menus in the Open menu, which should help streamline the user experience.
For Windows users, version 10.5 has introduced useful features like displaying NTFS Alternate Data Streams and the Zone Identifier (Mark of the Web), as well as tools for checking these elements in selected files and folders. Enhancements to security are also present, such as a warning system designed to alert users about file types that contain active content.
Other improvements in PeaZip 10.5 include better hints for settings, a new SHA256 hash search feature on Jotti VirusScan, and the ability to toggle the visibility of hidden files and folders more easily. Various bugs and issues have also been addressed, including fixes for the "Auto open TAR archive" error and breadcrumb navigation problems.
This version has been recompiled with Lazarus 4.0, ensuring compatibility with earlier versions of Lazarus, and includes an updated backend to Pea 1.25. Users can explore the full changelog for detailed information about all changes made in this release. Pre-built binaries for PeaZip 10.5 are available for download from the official website.