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7-Zip for Windows
A free, open-source file archiver for Windows with its own high-compression 7z format and support for many common archive types.
Verified Windows support:
Windows 11Windows 10Windows 8Windows 7
Opens www.7-zip.org. Codehimblog does not host or modify this software.
About 7-Zip
7-Zip is a long-running file archiver for Windows. It creates and extracts archives in its own 7z format, which is designed for a high compression ratio, and it also works with widely used formats such as ZIP, TAR and GZIP.
It adds commands to the Windows Explorer context menu, includes a simple file manager, and offers a command-line version for scripts and automation. 7z and ZIP archives can be protected with AES-256 encryption.
The official website publishes separate installers for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) and ARM64 Windows, plus alternative MSI packages for managed deployment.
Key features
- Creates and extracts 7z archives with a high compression ratio
- Works with common formats such as ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2 and XZ
- AES-256 encryption for 7z and ZIP archives
- Self-extracting archives in 7z format
- Windows Explorer context-menu integration
- Built-in file manager
- Command-line version for scripts and automation
Screenshots
We have not added screenshots for this listing yet. The official 7-Zip website (opens in a new tab) shows the current interface.
Windows compatibility
A version is marked Supported only when the project’s official sources state it for the current release. Support can change between releases, so always check the release notes.
| Windows | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Supported | The official website states that 7-Zip works in Windows 11. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Windows 10 | Supported | The official website states that 7-Zip works in Windows 10. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Windows 8.1 | Not confirmed | The official website lists Windows 8 but does not name Windows 8.1 separately. |
| Windows 8 | Supported | The official website states that 7-Zip works in Windows 8. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Windows 7 | Supported | The official website states that 7-Zip works in Windows 7. Source (opens in a new tab) |
Architectures: x64, x86, ARM64. How we check compatibility
System requirements
- Choose the installer that matches your Windows architecture: x64 (most modern PCs), x86 (32-bit Windows) or ARM64.
Hardware and runtime requirements can change with each release. Check the official release notes (opens in a new tab) before installing.
Available download formats
All links go to official 7-Zip sources. Choose the package that matches your Windows version and architecture.
Installers
Standard setup programs (EXE or MSI) that install the application for you.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installer for 64-bit WindowsRecommended by the project over the MSI package. | EXE installer | x64 | Official page for Installer for 64-bit Windows (opens in a new tab) |
| Installer for 32-bit Windows | EXE installer | x86 | Official page for Installer for 32-bit Windows (opens in a new tab) |
| Installer for ARM64 Windows | EXE installer | ARM64 | Official page for Installer for ARM64 Windows (opens in a new tab) |
| Alternative MSI installer (64-bit)Useful for managed or scripted deployment. | MSI installer | x64 | Official page for Alternative MSI installer (64-bit) (opens in a new tab) |
| Alternative MSI installer (32-bit) | MSI installer | x86 | Official page for Alternative MSI installer (32-bit) (opens in a new tab) |
Portable packages
Archives you extract and run without a full installation. Some still need runtime components.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip Extra (standalone console version, 7z DLL, Far Manager plugin)Command-line components, not the full desktop application. | 7z archive | x86 / x64 | Official page for 7-Zip Extra (standalone console version, 7z DLL, Far Manager plugin) (opens in a new tab) |
Source code
Source code archives are for developers and are not ready-to-install software.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source codeFor developers. Not an installer. | Source code archive | Any | Official page for Source code (opens in a new tab) |
Before you install: confirm you are on the official project domain, check that the publisher and release notes match, and compare any published checksum or signature with the file you downloaded. Do not download installers from unofficial mirrors.
How to install
- Open the official 7-Zip download page.
- Download the EXE installer that matches your Windows architecture. Most modern PCs use the 64-bit (x64) build.
- Run the installer and choose an installation folder.
- Right-click a file or archive in File Explorer to use the 7-Zip menu, or open the 7-Zip File Manager from the Start menu.
License
7-Zip is free to download and use and its source code is publicly available. License: GNU LGPL (most code), with additional terms for parts of the code.
Read the full terms in the official license information (opens official site in a new tab) before redistributing or modifying the software.
Release history and changelog
- Latest verified version
- 26.06
- Release date
- 6 November 2026
Codehimblog does not copy changelogs. Read the full history of changes on the official 7-Zip changelog (opens official site in a new tab).
Official links
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