7-Zip
Free file archiver for ZIP, 7z, RAR and many other formats.
About 7-Zip
7-Zip compresses and extracts archives, with its own 7z format offering a high compression ratio and AES-256 encryption.
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Windows, Linux |
|---|---|
| Internet | Works offline |
| Licence | Open source — GNU LGPL (most code) |
| Source code | Source code is available |
| Distribution | Official publisher download |
| Last updated | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service Community forums and documentation on the official website. |
| Security | Download is served from the publisher's official website. |
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Developer of 7-Zip, the free file archiver with a high compression ratio.
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