7-Zip
A file archiver with a high compression ratio
7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver for Windows that supports packing and unpacking a wide range of archive formats, including its own high-efficiency 7z format. It offers strong AES-256 encryption, a graphical file manager, and a command-line interface. The software is free to use on any computer, including in commercial environments, with no registration required.
7-Zip installs on Windows and integrates with the shell, allowing users to pack and unpack archives in dozens of formats via a GUI file manager or command-line interface.
Windows users and IT professionals who need to compress, archive, or encrypt files
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
Founders
- Igor Pavlov
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