NanaZip 6.0 Preview 2 has been released, enhancing the open-source archiver built on 7-Zip’s engine with features like dark mode, Mica effects, and improved security measures. The update includes a reliable Explorer context-menu integration, modern compression codecs, and a broader set of hash algorithms for data integrity checks. Although it introduces a polished user interface and additional safeguards for security, some bugs remain, such as flickering in list views and extraction path issues, indicating it is still a preview version. While 7-Zip continues to be a solid choice for everyday users, NanaZip offers modern features and enhancements that may appeal to power users willing to navigate these initial quirks
NanaZip 6.0 Preview 2 (6.0.1621.0) released
NanaZip 6.0 Preview 2 is an open‑source archiver that builds on 7‑Zip’s engine while adding dark mode, Mica effects, per‑monitor DPI scaling, and solid MSIX sandboxing for cleaner installs. The preview restores a reliable Explorer context‑menu entry and bundles modern codecs such as Brotli, Zstandard, and Fast‑LZMA2, plus an expanded set of hash algorithms for integrity checks. Security hardening includes Control Flow Guard, CET shadow‑stack support, strict handle validation, and disabled dynamic code generation to curb malicious behavior. Power users will appreciate the UI polish and extra safeguards, but occasional flicker bugs and extraction path quirks mean it’s still a preview rather than a full replacement for stable 7‑Zip.
