7-ZIP

Basic information about 7-ZIP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 7-ZIP（*.7-ZIP or *.7-zip）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 7-ZIP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 7-ZIP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 7-ZIP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 7-ZIP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 7-ZIP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the 7-ZIP file?
How to open a 7-ZIP file?
What programs do I need to open a 7-ZIP file?
What programs help to create and edit a 7-ZIP file?
How to convert 7-ZIP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to 7-ZIP file format?

1.Detail information about 7-ZIP file extension: 7z Compressed Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert 7-ZIP files
File type	7z Compressed Archive	Category	Backup Files
Developer	Igor Pavlov	File format	N/A
Description	7-ZIP file is a 7z Compressed Archive developed by Igor Pavlov. 7-ZIP is a file extension commonly associated with 7z Compressed Archive files. Igor Pavlov defined the 7z Compressed Archive format standard. 7-ZIP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. The most popular program for handling 7-ZIP files is 7-Zip, but users can choose among 7 different programs that support this file format. 7-Zip software was developed by Igor Pavlov, and on its official website you may find more information about 7-ZIP files or the 7-Zip software program.
Windows	7-zip ALZip PeaZip PowerArchiver WinRAR Zipeg
macOS	sArchiver The Unarchiver

How to convert 7-ZIP files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for 7-ZIP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve 7-ZIP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

7-ZIP to 001

7-ZIP to DEB

How to convert another files to 7-ZIP file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to 7-ZIP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to 7-ZIP conversion, you may use the option.

ZIP to 7-ZIP	001 to 7-ZIP	ACE to 7-ZIP	CAB to 7-ZIP
DEB to 7-ZIP	EGG to 7-ZIP

Can't open a 7-ZIP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.7-ZIP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 7-ZIP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support 7-ZIP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of 7-ZIP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a 7-ZIP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 7-ZIP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 7-ZIP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the 7-ZIP file is damaged.
Whether the 7-ZIP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the 7-ZIP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the 7-ZIP file format is incompletely.
Whether the 7-ZIP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 7-ZIP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 7-ZIP file.

If the 7-ZIP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.