7zip

Overview

7-Zip is a reliable, lightweight utility offering high compression ratios. Its native 7z format provides superior compression compared to traditional zip archives.

Key topics

• 7zip
• compression
• archiver
• utility

Getting started

Installation steps vary depending on how a project is packaged, so the most reliable source is always the official README. As a starting point:

Open the official repository ↗

How it compares

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Questions about this project

What is 7zip?

7-Zip is a reliable, lightweight utility offering high compression ratios. Its native 7z format provides superior compression compared to traditional zip archives.

What license does 7zip use?

LGPL-2.1

How popular is 7zip on GitHub?

7zip has roughly 2.5k stars and 250 forks on GitHub as of the latest data.

Is 7zip actively maintained?

This repository has been updated recently, which is generally a good sign of active maintenance.

What language is 7zip written in?

7zip is written primarily in C++, C, Assembly.

Repository info