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7-Zip is an open-source file archiver. This guide shows how to install, update and remove it safely on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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| System | Action | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (winget) | Install | winget install -e --id 7zip.7zip |
| Update | winget upgrade -e --id 7zip.7zip | |
| Remove | winget uninstall -e --id 7zip.7zip |
Packages come from the official package managers. New to them? See how winget works.
7-Zip is an open-source file archiver for people who want smaller archive files. It creates 7z and ZIP archives and opens many other formats, including RAR, ISO, TAR and GZ. The safe way to get 7-Zip is the official download button above or an official package manager. It suits anyone who often packs or unpacks files on Windows, macOS or Linux.
The official installer is the first route.
The package manager route uses winget. 7-Zip is listed there as 7zip.7zip.
7-Zip on macOS is the command-line version.
7-Zip on Linux is also the command-line version.
On Windows, run the winget upgrade command shown in the commands table above. You can also download the newer installer from the official download button above and run it.
On macOS and Linux, download the newer version from the official download button above and install it the same way you installed 7-Zip the first time.
On Windows, run the uninstall command shown in the commands table above, or remove 7-Zip with the method you use for other Windows programs.
On macOS and Linux, remove the command-line version with the uninstall command shown in the commands table above.
Yes, 7-Zip is open-source software. It is released under the LGPL-2.1 license with an unRAR restriction, so you can read its license terms before you use or share it.
Yes, 7-Zip creates 7z and ZIP archives and extracts almost every format, including RAR, ISO, TAR and GZ. Its 7z format with LZMA2 usually compresses better than ZIP.
Yes, 7-Zip supports AES-256 encryption, so archives it creates can be protected with a password.
7-Zip runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. The Windows version adds integration with the Explorer context menu, while macOS and Linux get the command-line version.
7-Zip: File archiver with a high compression ratio.
See the 7-Zip page for version history and all platforms, or compare the best alternatives to 7-Zip.
How this guide was made: written with AI assistance from the facts in our catalog (official links, packages, license, platforms) and checked by an editor before publication. Commands and links above come straight from the catalog.