ZIP is widely exchangeable; 7z is useful when both sides have a compatible extractor. RAR extraction and RAR creation are different capabilities. Keep the original archive and extract unfamiliar bundles into a separate folder; an archive does not make its contents trustworthy.
Open source with license exceptions
7-Zip
Create ZIP or 7z archives and extract downloaded bundles on Windows.
Platforms
Windows
Guidance & sources
ZIP is convenient for sharing; check that recipients can open less common formats.
Most code is LGPL; BSD components and unRAR restrictions also apply.
ZIP is widely exchangeable; 7z is useful when both sides have a compatible extractor. RAR extraction and RAR creation are different capabilities. Keep the original archive and extract unfamiliar bundles into a separate folder; an archive does not make its contents trustworthy.
Manage archives through a graphical interface with a broad selection of formats.
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Guidance & sources
Extract unfamiliar archives into a separate folder before examining their contents.
Edition and requirements can change; check the official source before installing.
ZIP is widely exchangeable; 7z is useful when both sides have a compatible extractor. RAR extraction and RAR creation are different capabilities. Keep the original archive and extract unfamiliar bundles into a separate folder; an archive does not make its contents trustworthy.
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