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Deark vs Archive Extractor: catalog facts
Deark	Archive Extractor
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to use with ads, with a paid option to remove them.
Windows, Command line	Web
Supports a wide range of older and obscure formats Can inspect metadata without extracting files	Opens over 70 formats, including disk images and installers Handles password-protected and multi-part archives
Command-line utility with format support that varies by file type	Extracts archives only; it does not create them Needs an internet connection
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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