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Compress any family of files to one easy-to-download compressed file

Compress any family of files to one easy-to-download compressed file

Vote: (13 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: 7-zip

Version: 22.01

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(13 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

7-zip

22.01

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Includes context menu, graphical, and command line support
  • Works with many file formats including one of the best compression algorithms (7z)
  • Easy Installation
  • File explorer
  • Clean user interface
  • Encryption and compression

Cons

  • Slower compression/unpacking compared to other alternatives
  • Occasionally stalls

7 Zip 64 Bit is the gold standard when it comes to file compression and extraction. Other than RAR and ZIP files, 7 Zip supports almost every other compression file format including 7z, ISO, MSI, and many, many more. Due to this versatility, 7 Zip is recommended more often than WinRAR. 7 Zip is also good for more than just compressing and unpacking files, it can also be used to encrypt files with the strong industry-standard AES-256 encryption, which can include encrypting file names and protecting files with passwords. Therefore, if you need a solution to reduce file size, secure important files, or both at the same time, 7 Zip is a software that can provide these for you and more.

Pros and Cons

While we love using 7 Zip, as with any software, there are a few issues. You may notice that the pros section far outweighs the cons section as 7 Zip is a well-kept piece of software.

Pros

  • Includes context menu, graphical, and command line support
  • Works with many file formats including one of the best compression algorithms (7z)
  • Easy Installation
  • File explorer
  • Clean user interface
  • Encryption and compression

Cons

  • Slower compression/unpacking compared to other alternatives
  • Occasionally stalls