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.

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