The software features a new 7z format which offers a high compression ratio with LZMA compression. It supports various formats for packing/unpacking such as 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, and TAR, while unpacking only for ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, DMG, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MSI, NSIS, and RAR.
7-Zip has a distinct advantage over its competitors like PKZip and WinZip in terms of compression ratio. It can offer a ratio between 2-10% higher than those offered by its competitors. Additionally, this software boasts strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats for keeping confidential files secure.
Users can also create self-extracting archives utilizing the .7z format. With integration within the Windows Shell, this software is effortlessly accessible to users. The powerful File Manager and Command Line version of 7-Zip make it a convenient choice for power users.
Moreover, 7-Zip can be used as a plugin for the FAR Manager, making the platform easily accessible. With localization support for 74 languages, this software extends its reach for a diverse user base. Overall, 7-Zip is a reliable, powerful, and free tool for compressing and uncompressing files across a range of formats.
Version 4.85:
The top features of the new version:
- compatible with Windows 7
- Significant development of compression speed for multi-core and multi-CPU systems
- Fast access to the context-menu in the Windows Explorer with additio