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7-Zip

file compression tool

Our Rating: 4.5 stars (Very Good!)

7Zip is an open-source file archiver, that offers a the highest compression ratio, using the new f 7z format, which delivers compression results that are usually 30-50% better than standard ZIP. We tested it with a server log file, which compressed with ZIP had a file size of 18 mb and using 7-Zip was reduced to 8 mb (results may vary, depending on file type). In addition, 7Zip also supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB formats, so it can be used with all popular archive files as well. The program offers a basic file explorer interface and also integrates into the Windows right-click menu. It can be associated with any of the supported formats and also offers commandline support. Interface and additional features are fairly basic, but the compression ratio is outstanding.

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Product Details

7-Zip
Publisher Igor Pavlov
File Size840 kb
Version4.57 (history)
Last updatedAug 13, 2008
LicenseFreeware
WindowsWin (All)
RequirementsNone

clean software 7-Zip does not contain any adware or spyware.

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