7-Zip

Last updated: September 15, 2026

Version 25.01 Size 1.6 MB License Open Source OS Windows

Direct download from the publisher’s own server — no repacks, no bundled installers. By Igor Pavlov. Report a broken link

7-Zip — 7-Zip is the free, open-source archiver with the best compression ratios: 7z, zip, rar, tar and more.

7-Zip is the definitive free archiver. Its own 7z format compresses 30-70% better than zip, and it opens virtually every archive format you will ever meet. No ads, no nags, no cost, and it has been that way for 25 years.

Key features:

Packs 7z, zip, tar, wim, xz; unpacks rar, iso, msi, dmg and 30+ more
Best-in-class compression ratio with LZMA2
AES-256 encryption with filename encryption
Windows Explorer integration and powerful command line
Self-extracting archives
100% free and open source (LGPL)

Frequently asked questions

Is 7-Zip completely free?

Yes. 7-Zip is open source under the LGPL license and free for both personal and commercial use, with no ads or paid version.

Can 7-Zip open RAR files?

Yes, 7-Zip extracts RAR and RAR5 archives without any extra software. It cannot create RAR files because the format is proprietary.

Is 7-Zip safe?

Yes, as long as you download it from the official 7-zip.org, which is exactly where our download button points. It contains no adware or bundled software.

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