Archive format
.7z
Open archive format with superior compression ratios.
- Category
- Archive
- Best for
- Power-user archiving
- Extension
- .7z
When to use it
Use 7Z when power-user archiving. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the archive category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related archive formats