
NanaZip Update 5.0: Enhanced Features and Fixes
NanaZip, a well-regarded fork of the popular 7zip archiver tailored for Windows, has recently introduced an upgrade for its latest version, 5.0. This first update, dubbed Update 1, enhances the software with various new functionalities, localization improvements, and essential bug fixes. Users can expect better support for a broader range of file formats, notably in read-only mode, improving workflow and usability.
New Features in NanaZip 5.0 Update 1
The update promises to significantly expand NanaZip’s capabilities, which now include the following features:
Features
- Added support for. NET Single File Application bundles in read-only mode, although extraction of compressed files within these bundles remains unsupported.
- Implemented read-only support for Electron Archive (asar) files.
- Introduced read-only functionality for the ROMFS file system image.
- Enabled read-only access to ZealFS file system images.
- Provided read-only support for WebAssembly (WASM) binary files.
- Started work on littlefs file system image read-only support, currently limited to block information retrieval.
Improvements and Localization Efforts
This update doesn’t stop at new features; it also enhances user experience through improved localization. Key improvements include:
Improvements
- Updated translations for Ukrainian and Russian, thanks to contributions from SlowDancer011.
- Hungarian translation has also been updated, credited to JohnFowler58.
- Maintainer tool packages have been refreshed to ensure optimum performance.
Bug Fixes Addressed
NanaZip 5.0 Update 1 resolves several critical issues, enhancing the overall stability of the application:
Fixes
- Addressed the exclusion problem regarding empty folders in UFS/UFS2 file system read-only support.
- Resolved the issue of extraction cancellation leading to unavailability in UFS/UFS2 file systems.
Upcoming Release: NanaZip 5.1 Preview
Alongside the stable release of NanaZip 5.0 Update 1, the developers have also made available NanaZip 5.1 Preview 0. Notably, it shares the same changelog as its stable counterpart.
Download Options
NanaZip can be easily downloaded from GitHub or via the Microsoft Store. The software is provided free of charge and is highly recommended for all Windows 10 and 11 users. For insights on top applications, check out our recently published 2025 edition of the “Top 10 apps for Windows users”series. While Windows 11 has made strides in archive support, dedicated tools like NanaZip offer superior performance and enhanced functionalities.
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