7-Zip
v26.05Open sourceReleased 21 Oct 2026
Tiny, fast archiver that opens ZIP, RAR, 7z and more. By Igor Pavlov
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 21 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
7-Zip is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Igor Pavlov. Tiny, fast archiver that opens ZIP, RAR, 7z and more. Download it only from 7-zip.org. The latest version we track is 26.05 (21 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 26.05 (21 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Igor Pavlov
- Official site:
- 7-zip.org
- Licence:
- Open source — LGPL-2.1-or-later (with BSD parts and unRAR restriction)
- Requirements:
- Windows 2000 or later
Our verdict
Still the archiver we recommend for Windows: small, fast and free of nags. 7-zip.org does not publish checksums, so download it only from the official page linked here.
Key features
- Opens ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, ISO and more
- AES-256 encryption for 7z and ZIP
- Explorer right-click menu
Pros
- Pro: Excellent compression ratio
- Pro: Very light on resources
Cons
- Con: Plain interface
- Con: No published checksums
What's new in 26.05
See what changed in 26.05 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 26.05Latest
21 Oct 2026 · 1.7 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 2000 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1-or-later (with BSD parts and unRAR restriction)
- Publisher
- 7-zip.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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7-Zip
26.05 · 1.7 MB