7ZIP

Basic information about 7ZIP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 7ZIP（*.7ZIP or *.7zip）, 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 7ZIP file yourself.

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

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

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

Software programs that will open, edit or convert 7ZIP files
File type	7-Zip 7z Compressed Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	7ZIP file is a 7-Zip 7z Compressed Archive. The 7zip file extension is used for native file format of 7-ZIP archiver. 7z is the new backup and archive file format, providing high compression ratio. The main features of 7z file format: - Open architecture - High compression ratio - Strong AES-256 encryption - Ability of using any compression, conversion or encryption method - Support for very large files with sizes up to 16000000000 GB - Unicode file name support - Solid compression ratio - Archive headers compression 7z file format has an open architecture, so it can support any new compression methods. LZMA is the default and general compression method of 7z file format. The main features of LZMA are: Variable dictionary size (up to 4 GB)Compression speed: about 1 MB/s on 2 GHz CPUDecompression speed: about 10-20 MB/s on 2 GHz CPUSmall memory requirement for decompression (depend from dictionary size)Small code size for decompression: about 5 KBSupports multi-threading and P4's hyper-threadingThe LZMA compression algorithm is very suitable for embedded applications. LZMA is released under the terms of the GNU LGPL. 7-Zip supports encryption with the AES-256 algorithm. This algorithm uses a cipher key with a length of 256 bits. To create that key, 7-Zip runs a derivation function based on a SHA-256 hash algorithm. A key derivation function produces a derived key from the text password entered by the user. To increase the cost of an exhaustive search to crack a password, 7-Zip uses a large number of iterations when it produces a cipher key from a password. 7z file format was developed as as part of the 7-Zip compression utility distributed under the GNU LGPL. MIME types: application/x-lzma
Windows	7-zip 7-zip ZIPGenius IZArc PowerArchiver WinRAR StuffIt Expander
macOS	p7zip for Mac p7zip for Mac The Unarchiver StuffIt Expander for Mac
Linux	p7zip for Linux p7zip for Linux Xarchiver

How to convert 7ZIP files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for 7ZIP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve 7ZIP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

7ZIP to DEB

7ZIP to RAR

7ZIP to ZIP

How to convert another files to 7ZIP file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to 7ZIP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to 7ZIP conversion, you may use the option.

DEB to 7ZIP	001 to 7ZIP	ACE to 7ZIP	Z to 7ZIP
ZIP to 7ZIP

Can't open a 7ZIP 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.7ZIP”。

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 7ZIP extension without any issue.

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

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 7ZIP 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 7ZIP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the 7ZIP 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.