# Archiver for iPad — Tool for working with archives

> iPad utility for managing and working with archives and files. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergej Kachalo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archiver-for-ipad/id1032972917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergej Kachalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/661843029)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $0.49 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 38 MB
- Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2015-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archiver-for-ipad/id1032972917/reviews.md

## What is Archiver for iPad?

Archiver for iPad — utility for working with archives on iPad

• Main Features:
- Support Slide Over and Split View
- Support Drag and Drop
- Support Siri Shortcuts
- Support Multiple Windows
- Dark Mode
- Haptic Touch
- Context Menus
- Built-in search
- Copy files with iTunes using "File Sharing"
- Import files from Mail, Safari and other apps
- Connecting to SMB server using Document Picker
- Support Bluetooth mouse and trackpad

• Archives:
- Support RAR and ZIP archives
- Support password-protected archives
- Extracting data from multi-volume RAR archives
- Compression method: default, none, fastest, best

• Working with files:
- Sort items by name, date or type
- Creating folders
- Scanning documents
- Creating ZIP archives
- Saving multiple images and videos to "Photo Library"
- Export and import multiple files from "Files" app
- Sending multiple files using "Mail" or "Messages"
- Support "Open In" feature for opening files in other apps
- Renaming items
- Moving and copying items
- Deleting items
- Selecting multiple items by swiping down with two fingers

• Photo Library and Photo Viewer:
- Import multiple images and videos at once
- Selecting multiple images and videos by swiping down with two fingers
- Download images and videos from iCloud
- Take Photo or Record Video from built-in Camera
- Supported image formats: JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF, GIF, PNG, ICNS, BMP, ICO, SVG, HEIF

• Video Player:
- Playing audio in the background
- Support Control Center
- Supported video formats: MOV, M4V, MP4
- Support Picture in Picture
- Support AirPlay

• Media Library and Audio Player:
- Import multiple audio files at once
- Full-featured audio player with AirPlay support
- Support Control Center
- Supported audio formats: MP3, MPEG-4 audio, WAV, AIFF-C audio

• PDF Viewer:
- Thumbnails
- Table of Contents
- Bookmarks
- Search
- Support password-protected PDF documents
- Gesture support

• Documents:
- View files with Quick Look
- Markup toolbar for adding annotations to images and PDF documents
- Supported file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, NUMBERS, XLS, XLSX, KEY, PPT, PPTX

• Text Viewer:
- Plain Text Recognition. Supported language — English
- Editing and saving text documents
- Support AirPrint
- Text formatting: alignment, font, font size
- Supported file formats: TXT, RTF

• Settings:
- Syncing files using Wi-Fi
- "In-App Purchases" section to unlock additional features
- Protect data with passcode, Touch ID or Face ID
- Developer feedback

• Important Notes:
- Drag and Drop allows moving files and folders in an app, as well as moving files from one app to another. You can import following file formats using Drag and Drop: ZIP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF, GIF, PNG, ICNS, BMP, ICO, SVG, HEIF, MOV, M4V, MP4, MP3, MPEG-4 audio, WAV, AIFF-C audio, PDF, DOC, DOCX, NUMBERS, XLS, XLSX, KEY, PPT, PPTX
- Multiple Windows allows viewing files with Quick Look in an auxiliary window
- Corrupted archives are not supported
- Application allows export following image and video formats: JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF, GIF, PNG, ICNS, BMP, ICO, HEIF, MOV, M4V, MP4
- Recommended attachments size for sending using "Mail" — up to 20 MB
- DRM-protected content is not supported

## Key features

- Archive extraction and compression (ZIP, RAR)
- File management and organization
- Document, image, and video viewing
- Support for external storage and cloud services
- Drag and Drop, Slide Over, Split View support
- Password-protected archive and PDF handling
- Built-in media player and PDF viewer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.49.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Opening Word Documents | $0.59 | one-time |
| Export Word Document as PDF | $0.59 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archiver-for-ipad/id1032972917/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Archiver for iPad

*2016-12-28*

Nice archiver. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Archiver for iPad

### What file formats can Archiver handle?

Archiver supports a wide array of formats including ZIP and RAR archives, various image types (JPEG, PNG, HEIF), video formats (MOV, MP4), audio formats (MP3, WAV), and document formats (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX).

### Does Archiver support password-protected archives?

Yes, Archiver can extract data from password-protected RAR and ZIP archives, ensuring secure access to your compressed files.

### Can I use Archiver with external devices or cloud storage?

Archiver allows importing files from Mail, Safari, and other apps. It also supports connecting to SMB servers using the Document Picker and downloading images/videos from iCloud.

### What are the multitasking features of Archiver?

Archiver fully supports iPad's multitasking capabilities, including Slide Over, Split View, and Multiple Windows, allowing for seamless integration with other apps.

### Does Archiver have ads?

No, Archiver does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is Archiver updated?

The app was last updated on July 12, 2020, with version 1.2.8. While not frequently updated recently, it offers a stable set of features.

### What is the price of Archiver?

Archiver is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $0.49.

### Is Archiver suitable for younger users?

Archiver has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad range of users including younger individuals who can benefit from its file management capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.8 — 2020-07-12

• Support has been added iPadOS
• Support has been added Slide Over and Split View
• Support has been added Drag and Drop
• Support has been added Siri Shortcuts
• Support has been added Multiple Windows
• Support has been added Dark Mode
• Support has been added Context Menus
• Search across all files and directories
• Support has been added Bluetooth mouse and trackpad on iPadOS 13.4
• Displaying progress while creating and extracting files from archive
• Support has been added extracting data from multi-volume RAR archives
• Support has been added scanning documents
• Support has been added saving multiple images and videos to "Photo Library"
• Support has been added export and import multiple files from "Files" app
• Sending multiple files using "Messages"
• Support has been added selecting multiple files and folders by swiping down with two fingers over item list
• Selecting multiple images and videos by swiping down with two fingers
• Support has been added downloading images and videos from iCloud
• Support has been added playing audio from a video in the background
• Support has been added Control Center for video player
• Support has been added Picture in Picture
• Support has been added import multiple audio files at once from "Media Library"
• New PDF Viewer
• Markup toolbar for adding annotations to images and PDF documents
• Support has been added plain text recognition
• Support has been added syncing files using Wi-Fi
• Support has been added Face ID
• Support has been added iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch
• Support has been added Dynamic Type
• Bug fixes

### 1.2.7 — 2017-06-01

• Fixed bug with sorting files

### 1.2.6 — 2017-05-30

• Bug fixes

### 1.2.5 — 2017-05-22

• Bug fixes

### 1.2.4 — 2017-05-20

• Support has been added Split View
• Fixed bug with opening Word documents

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