.7z files are compressed archives, similar to ZIP files. The 7z format provides high compression ratios using the LZMA algorithm. Key features are: open architecture, high compression, AES-256 encrypt...
.7z files are compressed archives, similar to ZIP files. The 7z format provides high compression ratios using the LZMA algorithm. Key features are: open architecture, high compression, AES-256 encryption support, large file sizes up to 16 billion GB, Unicode file names, and archive header compression.
The 7z file format was created by the 7-Zip archiver program. 7-Zip is open source software under the GNU LGPL. The LZMA SDK was placed in public domain in 2008.
.7z files split larger files into smaller parts for easier transfer and downloading. The raw splitting method works with Unix/Linux split and Windows utilities.
To open .7z files, use 7-Zip. Launch 7-Zip and navigate its interface to access contents of a .7z file. If 7-Zip is not installed, download and install it first.
Other programs supporting .7z files include WinZip and PeaZip. Make sure to only download programs from developer websites. If double-clicking does not open a .7z file, the operating system lacks an associated program. Install 7-Zip or WinZip which associates itself with .7z files automatically.
