Category | tools |
Author | 7-Zip Org |
Version | 21.07 |
Size | 2.6 MB |
We've used an application that can compress and extract files on more than one occasion. A wide variety of applications are available for this purpose. File compression has many advantages. They can reduce the size and weight of files, make them easier to upload to online storage services or send to email.
We can name WinRAR, WinZIP, and other commercial apps. However, there are many more efficient options that can be downloaded and used for free, like 7Zip.
This is where you'll find the most popular Windows applications for zip-ing and unzipping files. It has a simple user interface that is easy to use. This allows us to unzip files and folders on our computers. All this, in higher compression ratios than the ZIP which is almost considered to be a standard.
These features and functions are included in the program:
We can't forget the program's universality. Also, don't worry about compressed files you cannot extract because of format incompatibilities. Because 7-Zip supports nearly all types of compression, it can handle them all.
This program is a favorite among many people who use this operating system. No matter if you don't have the most current version, 10, 8.1 or 7 or older, it is compatible with Vista and NT, 2000 and 2000.
Linux users are also able to use the command-line version, which also contains a port for the system. Ubuntu and other distros are also supported. Other platforms such as Android or macOS don't allow you to get it.
There are many opinions on the compatibility of different formats with compression rates, speeds, and other aspects. The price of the program is also important, as one can be a commercial product and the other open-source. Both are decent and integrate nicely with the operating system. Both can be installed together, and you may assign them to different formats.