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The most interesting feature of this utility is its compression power which is better than any other application, for example, for Zip and gzip files, the compression is 2-10% better than other compressors.

7-zip is a very interesting choice if you want a free compressor.

Finally we have to say that it has been awarded as best project by sourceforge 2007 community awards.

7-Zip is a really powerful manager for compressed files, it includes all the basic functions and it supports the most usual compression formats (7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM y DEB) housed in an interface fully integrated in the windows style.The most interesting feature of this utility is its compression power which is better than any other application, for example, for Zip and gzip files, the compression is 2-10% better than other compressors.7-zip is a very interesting choice if you want a free compressor.Finally we have to say that it has been awarded as best project by sourceforge 2007 community awards.

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Daniel Rivas

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Frequent questions

Is 7-Zip better than WinRAR?

Yes, 7-Zip is better than WinRAR in many ways. First, it can compress to a greater number of formats and with higher degrees of compression. Secondly, it is totally free of charge.

Is 7-Zip free?

Yes, 7-Zip is completely free and open source. The program is free for both personal and professional use.

Is 7-Zip safe?

7-Zip is totally safe. The program shows zero positives in VirusTotal and has an impeccable safety record. Since it’s open source software, it’s also possible to take a look at the code.

Does 7-Zip require a license?

No, 7-Zip does not require a license of any kind. The program is completely free of charge and does not require a license. Any website offering 7-Zip licenses is probably trying to mislead you.

What is the difference between 7-Zip and the portable version?

The only difference between the standard version of 7-Zip and its portable version is that the latter doesn’t require installation. Otherwise, it can compress and decompress the same formats as the standard version.