7zip
From public sources7-Zip is a free, open-source desktop application for Windows that creates and extracts archives in many formats, including its own high-compression 7z format.
Overview
Moving and sharing files often means dealing with large folders, compressed packages and archive formats that a basic system tool cannot open. 7-Zip is a desktop application for Windows that compresses and extracts archives, letting you pack files into smaller containers and unpack the ones you receive.
The project is best known for its native 7z format, which offers high compression ratios, and it also handles a wide range of other archive types. It is distributed through the official project website, 7-zip.org, and the source code is published on GitHub.
The application suits everyday users who need a dependable archiver on Windows, as well as developers and system administrators who want to script or automate archive handling. Its open-source nature makes it a common choice for users who prefer transparent, community-maintained software for routine file compression tasks.
- windows
Installation
Commands are shown, never run by the marketplace. Check them against the official documentation.- Official release filesFrom public sourcesfrom the latest official releasegithub.com/ip7z/7zip/releases/tag/26.05 ↗
- Build from sourceFrom public sourcesfrom catalog metadata
Build from source: no validated build recipe — follow the repository instructions.
github.com/ip7z/7zip ↗
Compatibility
Unknown means no evidence was found — not that the product is incompatible.| Platform | Status | Architecture | Evidence | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Compatible | — | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-arm.exe | 0.60 |
| Compatible | arm64 | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-arm64.exe | 0.70 | |
| Compatible | x86_64 | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-x64.exe | 0.70 | |
| macOS | Compatible | — | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-mac.tar.xz | 0.60 |
| Linux | Compatible | — | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-linux-arm.tar.xz | 0.60 |
| Compatible | arm64 | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-linux-arm64.tar.xz | 0.70 | |
| Compatible | x86_64 | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-linux-x64.tar.xz | 0.70 | |
| Compatible | x86 | official build in release 26.05: 7z2605-linux-x86.tar.xz | 0.70 |
Releases
checked Oct 29, 2026Files in 26.05.0
The marketplace does not host these files: downloads go to the official source. Files have not been scanned by us.
| File | Platform | Size | SHA-256 | Download from the official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7z2605-arm.exe | windows · exe | 1.6 MB | e4f8d95defa7… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-arm64.exe | windows · arm64 · exe | 1.5 MB | 86d5790d5dd8… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-linux-arm.tar.xz | linux · tarball | 1.2 MB | fcc6744c35f5… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-linux-arm64.tar.xz | linux · arm64 · tarball | 1.3 MB | 0b71f6cfc346… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-linux-x64.tar.xz | linux · x86_64 · tarball | 1.5 MB | 22cf82fcc6eb… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-linux-x86.tar.xz | linux · x86 · tarball | 1.6 MB | e8d8b762a4ee… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-mac.tar.xz | macos · tarball | 1.8 MB | 12ef68303177… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-x64.exe | windows · x86_64 · exe | 1.6 MB | fd99e86f57d8… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-x64.msi | windows · x86_64 · msi | 1.9 MB | 3fe4ab99fa15… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605.exe | windows · exe | 1.3 MB | 6435a470fe7c… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605.msi | windows · msi | 1.5 MB | 4c2dab7e1869… | Official source ↗ |
| 7zr.exe | windows · exe | 588.5 KB | 9bf582b894df… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-extra.7z | other | 1.7 MB | f27a8f103c84… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-src.7z | other | 1.5 MB | fa081a1a3318… | Official source ↗ |
| lzma2605.7z | other | 1.7 MB | 668fda469b7f… | Official source ↗ |
| 7z2605-src.tar.xz | source code | 1.5 MB | 0b6080b8c3e7… | Official source ↗ |
Release history
- v26.04.0Oct 6, 2026Official source ↗
- v26.03.0Sep 4, 2026Official source ↗
- v26.02.0Jun 26, 2026Official source ↗
- v26.01.0Apr 27, 2026Official source ↗
- v26.00.0Feb 12, 2026Official source ↗
- v25.01.0Aug 3, 2025Official source ↗
- v25.00.0Jul 5, 2025Official source ↗
Quality profile
algorithm quality-v1.0 · assessed Oct 15, 2026Quality Score69
Risk Score20
Quality Score and Risk Score are different measures. A high score does not guarantee safety.
Score components
Maintenance · 2020
Documentation · 157
Ready to use · 156
Metadata · 103
Releases · 1010
Category confidence · 1010
Adoption · 109
License clarity · 50
Community · 55
License
License unknownThis is the catalog policy status, not legal advice.
Sources
github.com/ip7z/7zipPrimary★ 4,171 starslast activity Oct 6, 2026Primary repository · Confidence 1.00
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