.7Z.001 File Extension

7-Zip Split Archive Part 1

A 7Z.001 file contains the first part of a multi-part 7-Zip archive. 7-Zip splits large archives into smaller parts for easier downloading and storage. The .001 extension indicates this file contains ...

General Information

Title .7z.001 File Extension
Extension .7z.001
Full Form 7-Zip Split Archive Part 1
File Type Split Archive File
Developer Igor Pavlov
MIME Type application/x-7z-compressed

File Function

Primary Function Data compression
Additional Functions File archiving
Features High compression ratio, Encrypted headers

File Characteristics

Quality Lossless
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Large Files Distribution Yes
Online Storage Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Verify integrity, Password protection

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Primary Type .7z
Split Parts .7z.002, .7z.003
Final Part .7z.00x

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
7-Zip Free Windows
PeaZip Free Windows, Linux
WinRAR Trial, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux