What is 7Z?
An archive format with strong compression. Support is listed in the compatibility table.
Technical details
7z maps archive files to compressed streams and folders in a header; solid mode can share compression history across several files. [1]
Background and compatibility
The 7z format supports LZMA/LZMA2 and solid compression; extraction depends on codec and encryption options used by the creator. [1]
Sources and references
- 7z Format7-Zip
Preview on your device
Archive entries with filenames and expanded sizes. Links and special filesystem entries are skipped.
Conversion support
Choose a file in the workspace to see the available output formats and options. A supported container may still contain an unsupported codec.
Read the format reference on Wikipedia ↗