{"id":2472,"date":"2022-10-19T06:48:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T06:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/?p=2472"},"modified":"2023-05-12T06:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T06:01:12","slug":"what-is-a-7z-file-how-to-open-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/what-is-a-7z-file-how-to-open-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a 7z File and How to Open it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve almost certainly come across archive formats like ZIP and RAR when downloading and sharing files. You may have also encountered 7z files \u2014 which are specific to the popular compression tool, 7-Zip.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve downloaded one of these files from the internet, or perhaps a colleague has sent you one via email. Whatever the case, if you want to learn what it is and how to open it up and access the files within, you\u2019re in the right place!<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7z-cover-1024x576.jpg.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7z-cover-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"7z cover\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>What Is a 7z File?<\/h2>\n<p>Similar to a ZIP file, a file with a .7z file extension is a compressed\/archived file. The 7z format is newer than the ZIP file format and it provides a high level of compression. One benefit of using the 7z format is that it can be used with files that you want to split into several smaller parts. This is especially helpful when transferring or downloading larger files or folders.<\/p>\n<h2>Are 7z Files Safe?<\/h2>\n<p>They are no less safe than any other similar file formats. However, as with any file, you should only open 7z files from trusted sources because there is always the possibility that a 7z file could be malicious.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Open a 7z File in Windows<\/h2>\n<p>When using Windows, it is best to use <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/unzip-one\/\">Unzip One<\/a> to open 7z files. It is the best free and safe alternative to WinRAR, WinZip, and BreeZip. All you need to do is follow the simple steps below.<br \/>\n1. Click <a class=\"wp-editor-md-post-content-link\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/store\/detail\/XPDDSM68FVCFKX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to download and install Unzip One.<br \/>\n2. Once you\u2019ve got the app installed, right-click on a 7z file and select <strong>Unzip One<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-win.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-win.png\" alt=\"open win\"><\/picture><br \/>\n3. Within Unzip One, select <strong>Extract All<\/strong>. (If you are not sure whether the file is safe, you can preview it in the app. Unzip One&#8217;s Secure Extraction feature will warn you if a compressed file contains a virus or other form of malware.)<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/extract-all.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/extract-all.png\" alt=\"extract all\"><\/picture><br \/>\n4. Choose where you would like to save the extracted 7z file and click <strong>Select Folder<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/select-folder.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/select-folder.png\" alt=\"select folder\"><\/picture><br \/>\n5. The extracted files\/folder will be saved to the location you chose. Click <strong>Show extracted files in folder<\/strong> to view them.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Open a 7z File on Mac?<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike Windows, macOS can extract 7z files with a built-in app called Archive Utility. With a simple click, you can extract all the files. Here\u2019s how to do it:<br \/>\n&#8211; Locate the 7z file on your Mac.<br \/>\n&#8211; Double-click it.<br \/>\n&#8211; Select <strong>Open With<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Archive Utility<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-7z-mac-default-1024x299.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/open-7z-mac-default-1024x299.png\" alt=\"open 7z mac default\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! But quite often, especially when you have multiple files zipped into a single archive, you might want to browse the file\u2019s contents and extract a few files without unzipping everything. While it\u2019s not possible to do with Archive Utility, you can do so with Unzip One:<br \/>\n1. <a class=\"wp-editor-md-post-content-link\" title=\"Download\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&amp;ct=pCB230508&amp;mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a> and launch Unzip One.<br \/>\n2. Drag and drop the 7z file into the app.<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/drag-and-drop-1024x639.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/drag-and-drop-1024x639.png\" alt=\"drag and drop\"><\/picture><br \/>\n3. Double-click on the files inside to open them or <strong>right-click<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Quick Look<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/quick-look-1024x637.png.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/quick-look-1024x637.png\" alt=\"quick look\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>Unzip One \u2014 It Does It All!<\/h2>\n<p>Not only does Unzip One work great with 7z files, but it supports all the most common archive formats, including RAR, Zip, gzip, bzip2, and more! You can learn more about Unarchiver One and all its great features on its <a class=\"wp-editor-md-post-content-link\" title=\"official site\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/unzip-one\/\">official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.link.trendmicro.com\/events\/landing-page?product_id=0657b&amp;source=ft&amp;utm_source=CB&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=FreeTools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Cleaner-One-download-the-app-640x195-1-300x91.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/doc-root\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Cleaner-One-download-the-app-640x195-1.png.webp 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3526 webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Cleaner-One-download-the-app-640x195-1-300x91.png\" alt=\"Download Unzip One\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Cleaner-One-download-the-app-640x195-1-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Cleaner-One-download-the-app-640x195-1.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve almost certainly come across archive formats like ZIP and RAR when downloading and sharing files. 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