7zip
A compression utility for Windows and Linux
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64-bit Windows installer (.exe) — best for most users
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About 7zip
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Risk notice
The open-source license for this project has not been specified in the available information; please verify the license terms before using or distributing it. Additionally, although macOS is not listed as a supported platform, a macOS package (7z2602-mac.tar.xz) appears in the download list. Treat such files with caution and rely on official statements for actual platform support.
Who it's for
- Users who need to compress or decompress files on Windows or Linux
- Users on ARM or ARM64 devices
- Developers who prefer building software from source
- Technical users who like to download packages and source code from GitHub
Who it's not for
- Users who require official support for macOS (as it is not listed among supported platforms in the available information)
- Enterprises or teams with strict open-source license compliance requirements
Install guide
Installation Guide
Windows Users
- x64 (64-bit x86): Download and run
7z2602-x64.exe(recommended by this site). - ARM64: Download
7z2602-arm64.exeor7z2602-arm.exe(both listed as ARM64 architecture). - MSI package: If you prefer MSI, download
7z2602-x64.msi.
After downloading, double-click the .exe or .msi file and follow the on-screen instructions.
First-run note: If Windows SmartScreen shows “Windows protected your PC”, click “More info” and then “Run anyway”. You may also temporarily disable SmartScreen if you trust the software, but keeping the default security setting is recommended.
Linux Users
- x64 (64-bit x86): Download
7z2602-linux-x64.tar.xz(recommended by this site). - ARM64: Download
7z2602-linux-arm64.tar.xz. - x86 (32-bit): Download
7z2602-linux-x86.tar.xz. - ARM (32-bit): Download
7z2602-linux-arm.tar.xz.
Extract the tar.xz file, for example:
tar -xf 7z2602-linux-x64.tar.xzEnter the extracted directory and locate the executable (the name might be 7zz, 7za, or 7z). If you get a permission error, add execute permission first:
chmod +x <executable-name>Then run it.
Note: Always download files from the official GitHub Releases page to avoid tampered installers.
FAQ
Is 7-Zip free?
The licensing information is not clearly specified in the available data. Please visit 7-zip.org or check the project’s license file to confirm whether it can be used and distributed for free.
Which operating systems are supported?
According to the available information, the officially supported platforms are Windows and Linux, with packages for multiple architectures. For other systems, please refer to the official website.
Which package should I download?
For Windows x64, we recommend downloading 7z2602-x64.exe; for Linux x64, 7z2602-linux-x64.tar.xz. See the installation guide for other architectures.
How do I update to a newer version?
Check the GitHub Releases page or the official website regularly for new releases. On Windows, run the new installer to overwrite the old version; on Linux, extract the new archive and replace the old files.