7-ZipDeveloped by Igor Pavlov

Category » System Utilities » File Compression

Latest version:: 4.59.6
License type:: Freeware
Home page:: www.7-zip.org
Release date:: November 30, 1999
Used by:: 334 members & 6271 guests

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7-zip is a powerful file compressor utility. Do you know WinRAR? And what about Winzip? 7-zip has just the same features incorporated in it...But for free! No more payment fees to perform some operations from the daily work...Add files, extract and test archives.

When you start the program, you get a file manager that you can split in two visualization modes, one "flat" (without divisions on the screen) and another one called 2-panel view (like in Norton/Midnight/Total Commander).

It was very easy and fast to install (using the NSIS installer), nevertheless maybe there is some details I would like to change in the User Interface (icons above all, but also the location of some options...). The option screen has several basic options, like the file association regarding the extension, the program language (selecting from more than 50 of them!) some plugin configuration and the ability to set the internal editor used for opening some local files.

To be honest, most users prefer WinRAR or Winzip, but I'm sure that's a matter of habits...

Advantages:

Freeware
High compression ratio

Disadvantages:

For some users the UI will be a little 'poor'

Reviewed by: Martín Palacio Pentucci
Reviewer rating: Editor's rating 4

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Guest #548777 says 17 days ago #

The latest version for download on the 7-zip.org page is 4.57.
4.59.5 doesnt even exist.

Guest #530071 says 22 days ago #

In order to download and install this program, you must allow a ton
of spy ware which set my system on alert, be careful.
After, not accepting the spyware, this program did not work.

Guest #467256 says Last month #

wrong positv. claimed latest verision is in beta state

Guest #467807 says Last month #

be careful !! ... rel. 4.58 is beta !! would be nice, to see an
identication for beta status of software

Nicole Findeisen says Last month #

Trusted archiving program, have used it for years and would
recommend it to anyone. Also comes as portable version for your USB
key.

Guest #381515 says 2 months ago #

Very good, but needs a better interface....

Guest #374943 says 2 months ago #

Version 4.58 is beta. It would be helpful if this was identified.

Micke Siren says 2 months ago #

looks good so far, i have only tried it 2 times yet thou