7-Zip

PC utilities

The best-known open-source archiver: extracts .rar, .zip, .7z, .iso and more, with AES-256 passwords. It also creates .7z archives with a high compression ratio.

Open sourceEasy to use

Free alternative to

WinRAR

Code activity

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Details

Type: Open source
License: LGPL-2.1
Written in: C++CAssemblyMakefile
Platforms: Windows · Linux
Ease of use: Easy to use

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Pros

Free for business use, no license nag screens
Extracts .rar archives
Translated into many languages

Cons

Cannot create .rar files (extract only)
Dated interface

Use 7-Zip instead of

WinRARExtracts .rar, creates .7z and supports AES-256 password protection, free for any use.

FAQ

Is 7-Zip free?

Yes. 7-Zip is open source (LGPL-2.1 license) and free for personal and commercial use.

Which platforms does 7-Zip run on?

7-Zip is available for Windows and Linux.

What can I use 7-Zip instead of?

7-Zip is a free alternative to WinRAR.

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