PowerArchiver News – PowerArchiver https://www.powerarchiver.com Compress, Encrypt, Exchange and Backup your data. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:11:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.7 https://www.powerarchiver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-palogo-512-32x32.png PowerArchiver News – PowerArchiver https://www.powerarchiver.com 32 32 PowerArchiver 2023 – update to version 22.10.02 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2025/12/04/powerarchiver-2023-update-to-version-22-10-02/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:08:51 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=25102 Dear PowerArchiver users,

PowerArchiver has been updated to version 22.10.02!
This is a maintenance release focused on stability and compatibility improvements.

What’s new:

  • Updated certificate – Updated code signing certificate to continue support for Windows 10/11 shell extensions.

PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page.

Thank you for your support since 1998!

]]> PowerArchiver 2023 – update to version 22.10.01 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2025/09/18/powerarchiver-2023-update-to-version-22-10-01/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:09:56 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=25098 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

Recently, we have updated PowerArchiver to version 22.10.01!
Please find the new update to PowerArchiver 2023 available for download.
In this update, we have updated important components and added additional security features.

Fixed in this update:

  • The Mark of the Web support – The Mark of the Web support for all archives is available and can be applies to all archives, Office files, Office and Executable files or user defined extensions. You will find this new features in the Security section of the Configuration menu.
  • Update to latest 7zip dll – Updated PowerArchiver’s 7zip dll to the latest version with many fixes and security issues addressed.
  • Update to latest unrar.dll – Updated PowerArchiver’s unrar.dll to the latest version with many fixes and security issues addressed.

    • Thanks everyone for your help and contributions!


    PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page.

    Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 – update to version 22.00.11 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2024/12/24/powerarchiver-2023-update-to-version-22-00-11/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:17 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=25085 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our PowerArchiver users!
    Please find the new update to PowerArchiver 2023 available for download.
    This updates addresses a few issues that were present and were reported to us from our forums and support.

    Fixed in this update:

  • [PA – 3003} – folder treeview does not show up in checkout
  • [PA – 3034] – Fixed 7z vulnerabilities
  • [PA – 3032] – Cloud: Cancel button not working when upload/download from cloud
  • [PA – 3029] – Calculate RAM usage in Advanced Options tab correctly

    • Best wishes for 2025!
    Thanks everyone for your help and contributions, see you(more often) in 2025!


    PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page.

    Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 official has been released! https://www.powerarchiver.com/2023/09/05/powerarchiver-2023-released/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:01:55 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=25059 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    PowerArchiver 2023! has been finalized and released!

    It is packed with new features – Windows 11 optimized shell extensions, new and improved skins with high DPI support, new menu for easier access to tools and features including an easy-to-use Recent Files menu, looks great in Windows 11, and much more!
    PowerArchiver 2023 is one of the first programs with an optimized interface and shell extensions for Windows 11 so that PowerArchiver users can jump right into using PowerArchiver 2023 on Windows 11 without skipping a beat.
    A big THANKS to our PowerArchiver users and forum contributors for their continued assistance!

    PowerArchiver 2023 brings:

    Windows 11 support and optimizations

    PowerArchiver 2023 is fully optimized to work and look great on Windows 11 with maximum support for the Windows 11 interface that includes high DPI support.

    Support for new Windows 11 Shell extensions

    Shell extension use in the new Windows 11 OS has been optimized and the Shell extensions are conveniently accessed and will appear immediately and.

    New contextual tabs

    PowerArchiver 2023 now displays the New archive, Explorer and Sharing contextual tabs in the Ribbon interface for easier access to frequently used options when working with files or archives.

    New Dark and Light skins

    Find new and improved dark and light skins designed to support the Windows 11 interface and offer high DPI support.

    New menu for applications access

    Access PowerArchiver applications with even more convenience from a new applications menu on the left side that features a new Recent/Favorite Files option. Faster and more convenient file and archive management.

    Recent Files accessibility

    Recent files are now available for access when in PowerArchiver 2023. Easily accessed by clicking the Recent Files tab on new applications sidebar, recent files will appear for convenient access when adding to or creating new archives.



    PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page. If you have an active PowerArhiver license or a free upgrade, you will find your registration code for the 2023 version of PowerArchiver in your account.
    Thank you for your help and support in finalizing PowerArchiver 2023! More updates and improvements to come!

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 – update to version 22.00.09! https://www.powerarchiver.com/2023/06/27/powerarchiver-2023-update-to-version-22-00-09/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:40:35 +0000 https://beta.powerarchiver.com/?p=25027 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    Please find the new update to the preview version of PowerArchiver 2023 available for download.
    As we approach the final release, this is an update that addresses a few issues that were present and were reported to us from our forums.
    The fixes are listed below, among a few minor bug fixes, a new Minimalistik skin has been implemented and OneDrive support has been updated with more to come.
    We appreciate your patience while we finalize and release the final version of PowerArchiver 2023.

    Thanks to everyone for your contributions and please check out the details below.

    ** Fixed in this update:

  • [PA-3031} – Files not erased from Temp folder when extracting via Drag/Drop in W11
  • [PA – 3027] – Cloud upload/download progress dialog disappear when clicking out of it
  • [PA – 3025] – Cloud: Large filesnot completing upload
  • [PA – 3024] – Cloud: OneDrive not uploading files over 100mb
  • [PA – 3030] – 7z and PA files extract archives when testing them via Shell
  • New Minamimlistik skin added plus other minor bug fixes


    • PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available through our special offer that we are sending through email today and will be widely available everywhere soon. PowerArchiver 2023 is still in the process to be complete for the final release with more improvements to come. You can download the latest version of PowerArchiver 2023 preview on our download page.

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2022/2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 – First version available! https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/11/25/powerarchiver-2023-first-preview/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:22:30 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=24480 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    As the year 2023 approaches, we are ready to release the first version of PowerArchiver 2023!.
    PowerArchiver 2023 was one of the first software to optimize for Windows 11 and PowerArchiver 2023 goes even further with new features and improvements to the currently available ones.
    New tools such as a CRC/hash check, customizable Ribbon interface, new and improved progress bar, and various format improvements are some of the upgrades you will find in PowerArchiver 2023 with more to come.

    Thanks to everyone for your contributions and please check out the details below.

    ** PowerArchiver 2023 features:

  • CRC/Hash check tool – tool provides four methods of CRC/Hash checks of your files with the ability to use separate methods or all of them
  • Change password for existing encrypted archives– ability to change the currently set password to an already encrypted file.
  • Zip format improvements – save/restore NTFS modified, created, accessed time now available as well as ZIP sym links support
  • Ability to change toolbar icons for the Windows Ribbon interface – The Windows Ribbon interface includes beautifully rendered high resolution icons that can now be changed and PowerArchiver 2023 will feature various sets of new icons.
  • Zstd support for TAR archives – the TAR format now supports the Zstandard compression algorithm.
  • Windows 11 shell improvements – more formats can now be added for compression in Windows 10/11 shell extensions.
  • Updated progress bar – PowerArchiver now has progress bar that matches Windows 11 design and looks great.


    • PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available through our special offer that we are sending through email today and will be widely available everywhere soon. PowerArchiver 2023 is still in the process to be complete for the final release with more improvements to come.

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2023/2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 – Update to version 21.00.18 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/08/15/powerarchiver-2022-update-to-version-21-00-18/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:43:46 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=24419 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    PowerArchiver 21.00.18 is a small update to our Patchbeam update service which will now properly perform updates and show proper versions.
    We are also already working on PowerArchiver 2023 which will bring new features and improvements.

    Thanks for everyone’s continued assistance! Stay tuned!

    ** Bug fixes and improvements

  • [PA-2999] – Delay to start installation via patchbeam
  • [PA-3001] – Patchbeam not showing proper version



    • PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available on our Download page and you may register it using your Online Registration code, if you have an active Select Premium Support and Maintenance plan, or by retrieving the offline registration code from your account.

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 – Update to version 21.00.17 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/06/28/powerarchiver-2022-update-to-version-21-00-17/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:12:28 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=24414 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    PowerArchiver 2023 has been updated to version 21.00.17 and features a few significant fixes/improvements.
    We are continually working on other any other present issues and improvements.

    Thanks for everyone’s continued assistance!

    ** Bug fixes and improvements

  • [PA-3000] – Update 7z.dll to latest version – 21.07
  • [PA-2909] – Converting folders with archives does not work when D&D folder to tracklist
  • [PA-2998] – extract to filename in win11 shell extension extracts to only one folder when multiple archives selected
  • [PA-2997] – starting PDF Encrypt & Sign brings up empty PA 2013 dialog



    • PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available on our Download page and you may register it using your Online Registration code, if you have an active Select Premium Support and Maintenance plan, or by retrieving the offline registration code from your account.

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         Welcome to PowerArchiver 2023! https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/04/05/welcome-to-owerarchiver-2022/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:45:47 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=24074 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    After a few months of finalization, please welcome PowerArchiver 2023!
    PowerArchiver 2023 is one of the first programs with an optimized interface and shell extensions for Windows 11 so that PowerArchiver users can jump right into using PowerArchiver 2023 on Windows 11 without skipping a beat.
    In addition to being fully optimized for Windows 11, PowerArchiver 2023 is packed with new features – Windows 11 optimized shell extensions, new and improved skins with high DPI support, new menu for easier access to tools and features including an easy-to-use Recent Files menu, looks great in Windows 11, and much more!
    A big THANKS to our PowerArchiver users and forum contributors for their continued assistance!
    PowerArchiver 2023 brings:

    Windows 11 support and optimizations

    PowerArchiver 2023 is fully optimized to work and look great on Windows 11 with maximum support for the Windows 11 interface that includes high DPI support.

    Support for new Windows 11 Shell extensions

    Shell extension use in the new Windows 11 OS has been optimized and the Shell extensions are conveniently accessed and will appear immediately and.

    New contextual tabs

    PowerArchiver 2023 now displays the New archive, Explorer and Sharing contextual tabs in the Ribbon interface for easier access to frequently used options when working with files or archives.

    New Dark and Light skins

    Find new and improved dark and light skins designed to support the Windows 11 interface and offer high DPI support.

    New menu for applications access

    Access PowerArchiver applications with even more convenience from a new applications menu on the left side that features a new Recent/Favorite Files option. Faster and more convenient file and archive management.

    Recent Files accessibility

    Recent files are now available for access when in PowerArchiver 2023. Easily accessed by clicking the Recent Files tab on new applications sidebar, recent files will appear for convenient access when adding to or creating new archives.



    PowerArchiver 2023, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available for download through Patchbeam and at our download page. If you have an active PowerArhiver license or a free upgrade, you will find your registration code for the 2022 version of PowerArchiver in your account.
    Thank you for your help and support in making PowerArchiver 2023 the best version of PowerArchiver yet!

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

    ]]>         PowerArchiver 2023 RC2- version 21.00.13 https://www.powerarchiver.com/2022/02/09/powerarchiver-2022-rc2-version-21-0013/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:07:15 +0000 https://www.powerarchiver.com/?p=24049 Dear PowerArchiver Users,

    PowerArchiver 2023 is getting close to final and the RC2(version 21.00.13) has been released.
    We have addressed quite a few issues in this version, a few of those issues have been detected by our test team and the rest by PowerArchiver users who are using PowerArchiver 2023 and have been kind enough to let us know about the issues the came across.
    Please check out the details on the fixes in the current version PowerArchiver 2023(21.00.13)and please let us know what you think:

    ** Bug fixes and improvements

  • [PA-2965] – explorer mode: window buttons not seen under 150% dpi
  • [PA-2960] – PA not extracting specific AES encrypted archive – extracted by others
  • [PA-2953] – Add files dialog not skinned in dark skin tools
  • [PA-2963] – when we click ok in patchbeam to exit, PA window goes to background
  • [PA-2979] – Portable: Sidebar icons not appearing correctly
  • [PA-2978] -Portable: No icons in Encrypt tool and Burner
  • [PA-2981] – Portable: Dark skin not appearing correctly in many areas
  • [PA-2854] – Caption bar becomes white color when starting PA maximized



    • PowerArchiver 2023 Release Candidate, with the Advanced Codec Pack (.PA), is available on our Download page and you may register it using your Online Registration code, if you have an active Select Premium Support and Maintenance plan, or by retrieving the offline registration code from your account.

    We are continuously monitoring feedback from PowerArchiver users, please join us in discussing PowerArchiver 2021, PowerArchiver 2023 and more on our forum. Thank you for your support since 1998!

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