p7zip ☆
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Description:
7-Zip (high compression file archiver) implementation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: compression archiver encryption cli utility
Install: brew install p7zip
About:
P7zip is a Unix port of the 7-Zip file archiver, known for its high compression ratios using the LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms. It provides strong AES-256 encryption for securing archives and supports a wide array of formats including 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, and TAR. This tool is essential for managing large files and secure data transfer on Unix-like systems.
Key Features:
  • High compression ratios via LZMA/LZMA2 algorithms
  • Strong AES-256 encryption support
  • Broad format compatibility (7z, ZIP, GZIP, etc.)
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Use Cases:
  • Compressing large datasets for efficient storage or transfer
  • Creating password-protected, encrypted archives for secure sharing
  • Extracting legacy or proprietary archive formats
Alternatives:
  • unzip – Standard tool for ZIP files, but lacks support for 7z and advanced compression.
  • gzip – Widely available for single-file compression, but does not support archiving multiple files or strong encryption.
Version History
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Mar 16, 2023 5:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f8d4ca8f
Mar 16, 2023 5:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b43f482c
Feb 22, 2023 2:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ae68c757
Feb 22, 2023 2:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dfb4ed68
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