7-Zip is an archive manager that can view and create a wide variety of formats. The program includes folder favorites, optional two-pane view, checksum calculator, file split/combine capability and more. Individual archives can be created with high speed or high compression settings, update options (including update, add/replace, synchronize), split volumes and more. Archives can be secured with standard zip or more secure AES encryption.
Although the official archiver for the open, high-compression "7z" format, the program also supports the creation of multiple formats including ZIP, XZ, BZIP2, GZIP, TAR and WIM. It will extract a long list of other formats, among them RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, RPM, VHD, VMDK etc. Even more formats are supported through third-party plugins. Supports many world languages.
Additionally, to use alternative toolbar and file icons, 7-Zip Theme Manager is available.
7-Zip Portable is a wrapper from PortableApps.com, auto-detecting 32 or 64-bit automatically. Alternatively, X-7zip is also available.
There is also a 7-Zip standalone console version.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch 7-ZipPortable.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | PeaZip, IZArc, BandiZip |
What's new? | See: https://sourceforge.net/p/sevenzip/discussion/45797/thread/bbe6861abe/ |
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freakazoid
on 2024-02-02 21:52
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@hamasaki - It's stealth to me. I don't see anything written to HKCU\Software\7Zip. |
7-Zip Theme Manager allows you to change the toolbar and file-type icons for the 7-Zip archive manager.
Instructions are available to modify 7-zip Portable (thanks SYSTEM).
Note: To obtain a set of icons for use with the program, download v2.1 and extract the "toolbar" and "filetype" directories to the same directory as 7zTM.exe.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | None |
Dependencies: | 7-Zip: v9.23 alpha or higher, .NET Framework 2.0, Administrative Rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the 7z package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch 7zTM.exe. |
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deviant
on 2011-06-02 10:55
for 7zip portable users: http://rudeboyses.deviantart.com/art/7-Zip-v9-20-Theme-Pack-211366177
the_watcher
on 2011-06-02 17:26
you can use it with the portable version, too...see my post here : http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=36274
Magibon
on 2011-06-28 07:07
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sorry guys.. |
ArcConvert converts between a wide variety of archives and includes automatic password detection. The program supports drag-and-drop, process priority, file check, and optional attributes (date/time). The program will even notify the user if the new file is larger than the original.
Ideal for upgrading compression (e.g. ZIP -> 7ZIP) or to change an archive to a format supported by your preferred program (e.g. RAR -> CAB).
Supports a long list formats are supported including ZIP, 7-ZIP, RAR, TGZ, as well as ~60 other lesser-known formats. The program can save to ZIP, 7-ZIP, CAB, LHA, TAR, TGZ, BZ2, YZ1, BGA, RAR, ACE, NOA32, PAQAR, UHARC, YZ2, DZ, HA, XZ, and FreeArc
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | LGPL |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch arc_convert.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | PeaZip |
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DavidRoper
on 2014-05-25 14:13
Why all the fuss over RAR? The biggest problem is getting RAR to ZIP so it's compatible to more people in the world, not less. 1980 called, they want their compressor back.
Midas
on 2014-05-25 19:18
The changelog posted is for ArcConvert v0.66, plus there now seems to be a 64 bits version linked at the bottom of the Sourceforge page ("Update for 64bit OS").
webfork
on 2014-05-30 23:25
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DavidRoper: even among very technical people, I can't seem to get anyone to use anything but ZIP. The dream of getting people to use one of a number of radically better compression formats has been going on for over a decade now and at this stage just seems like a lost cause. |
FileCommander is a feature-rich, multi-pane file manager that supports up to 4 simultaneous browser windows (enabled with "View", "Extended view"). File highlighting to separate different file types and comes with 3 different "themes," or skins. Includes a process list, folder comparison/synchronization tool, MD5 hash, file splitter, network monitor, virtual drives, file sharing, CD burner etc. ZIP, 7zip and RAR files are handled as folders and file preview tool (F3) allows a quick-view for a long list of file types. Additionally, the program includes an "open with" capability that supports relative pathways, allowing FileCommander to open files using other portable software.
Performance enhancements over regular Explorer include individual threads for each window so the rest of the program doesn't slow down during one window's process (e.g. CD spin-up, network delay). Internal clipboard means Windows' own clipboard will not be overwritten.
Note: Main site offline -- linking to softpedia
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FileCommander.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Multi Commander |
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webfork
on 2010-12-18 19:04
Update: after extensive use, although program had a lot of promise but its unfortunately really buggy. Drag and drop outside of the window doesn't work, wouldn't refresh a new cd that was inserted, and many, many minor glitches. Pass on this one.
sheffieldma
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The Website and Download links are dead (404 Not Found). |
LiberKey is a portable launcher that serves as a gateway to prepackaged portable apps available in the LKS format (basically 7Zip archive with a particular directory structure). It works just as well for non-LKS apps, and comes with a whole suite of other functions including portable file associations, portable desktop shortcuts, and online updates of LKS applications.
The launcher itself is flexible with right-handed quick launch bar and supports tabs, categories, smart search etc. Includes a floating quick launcher that you can pin to the desktop.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic compensation for dynamic drive letter in removable storage devices |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch LiberKey.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | WinPenPack NetMenu, PortableApps Platform |
What's new? |
2014/11/10 - LiberKey 5.8.1104
2014/11/15 - LiberKey 5.8.1114
2015/11/30 - LiberKey 5.8.1129
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doudoudidou
on 2012-08-06 10:24
I use LiberKey for years and I never had any problems. This platform is currently the best. There are jealous ...
smaragdus
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I did a brief testing of LiberKey version 5.8.1129 (only the launcher, not the suite) and my first impressions are very good- it is a well-designed, flexible, solid program with a nice set of features. |