June 17, 2020
2min Read
Edvinas B.
Do you need to compress files? 7-Zip is ready to help! Here, we’ll uncover how to use 7-Zip to compress and uncompress files. By the end of this article, you’ll master 7-Zip’s essential functions for file compression.
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7-Zip is a free and open-source file archiver for compressing and uncompressing files. If you need to save some disk space or make your files more portable, this software can compress your files into an archive with a .7z extension.
Here’s why you should consider using 7-Zip:
Before diving into the tutorial, make sure you have installed 7-Zip. You can find the installer on its official page.
Here’s how to use 7-Zip to compress files:
Aside from having a robust compression tool, 7-Zip can also unpack up to 31 file formats. In case you need to uncompress files, here’s how to do it using 7-Zip:
Compressing files can save you some disk space and make them easier to transport. With 7-Zip’s robust compression tool, you get to compress files into various formats at will. For other methods of compressing and uncompressing files, feel free to check this article.
August 18 2020
Hi Edvinas, thanks for the quick tutorial! Your explanation of the different options helped me decide what to pick.
September 09 2020
Hi. I have a corrupted mp4 gaming video/file that is 334 GB large. I want to split it into parts in order to proceed to repair it. What would be the best way/settings for this using 7-zip? Thank you so much
Replied on November 11 2020
Hey Matthew. You can do this by right clicking the file and choosing "Add to archive". In the Archive format section click the drop-down box and select zip. Then in the Split to volumes, bytes section, enter or choose a size from the drop down menu. Chose the sizes you want to archive and proceed! :) Keep in mind with an archive of that size, you are up for a looooong compression session.
September 18 2020
thanks mate. Very helpful.
Replied on November 11 2020
Very happy to help, Ron.
September 29 2020
I have a hard 28 gig hard drive with over 200 videos and want to save space by compressing various video folders. I don't know if zip, 7z or GHz is best. Which is ??
Replied on November 18 2020
I personally use 7z, if that helps, Cram.
December 03 2020
Is it ok to place these files in an email archive? https://www.arctitan.com/blog/email-archiving-solution-exchange/
Tomislav T.
Replied on August 25 2020
Hey Marie! You are very welcome. We are always happy to help! :)