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7-Zip
by Igor Pavlov · v24.08
7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver by Igor Pavlov with an excellent compression ratio and AES-256 encryption. Download it from the official 7-zip.org site, and it opens and creates 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP and dozens of other archive formats.
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Package information
- Version
- 24.08
- Developer
- Igor Pavlov
- File size
- ~1.5 MB
- Target OS
- Windows, Linux
- License
- LGPL · Free & Open Source
- Category
- Utilities
- Released
- Aug 11, 2024
- Official page
- www.7-zip.org
Integrity & safety
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Source: Official site
SHA-256 checksum
Checksums are published by the developer . After downloading, confirm the file with our Hash Calculator — if the values match, the file is intact.
- ✓ Download only from 7-zip.org; imitation sites may bundle unwanted software.
- ✓ 7-Zip is completely free — it never requests payment or a license key.
- ✓ Be cautious opening archives from unknown senders, even with a trusted tool.
Key features
- ▹High compression ratio in the 7z format
- ▹AES-256 encryption for 7z and ZIP archives
- ▹Packs/unpacks 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP; unpacks RAR, ISO and more
- ▹Integrates into the file manager context menu
Requirements
- ▹Windows 7 or later (or Linux via the console build)
- ▹A few MB of free disk space
How to install 7-Zip
- 1 Click 'Proceed to official download' to open 7-zip.org.
- 2 Choose the 64-bit installer for modern Windows.
- 3 (Recommended) Verify the download's SHA-256 with our Hash Calculator.
- 4 Run the installer — it's tiny and completes in seconds.
- 5 Right-click any archive to see the new 7-Zip menu.
Frequently asked questions
+ − Can 7-Zip open RAR files?
Yes, 7-Zip can extract RAR archives. It cannot create RAR files, since that format is proprietary.
+ − Is 7-Zip safe?
The official 7-Zip from 7-zip.org is safe and open-source. Always download from the official site and verify the checksum.