7-Zip
7-zip.orgA file archiver with a high compression ratio
Utilitiesfile-compressionarchiveropen-sourcewindowsencryptioncommand-line7z
About
7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver for Windows that supports packing and unpacking a wide range of archive formats, including its own high-efficiency 7z format. It offers strong AES-256 encryption, a graphical file manager, and a command-line interface. The software is free to use on any computer, including in commercial environments, with no registration required.
Problem
Users need a free, reliable tool to compress and archive files in multiple formats without paying for commercial software.
For
Windows users and IT professionals who need to compress, archive, or encrypt files
How it works
7-Zip installs on Windows and integrates with the shell, allowing users to pack and unpack archives in dozens of formats via a GUI file manager or command-line interface.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Founders
- Igor Pavlov