sevenzip ☆

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Description:
7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 26.00@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: compression archiver utility file-archiver 7z

Install: brew install sevenzip

About:
7-Zip is a high-performance file archiver offering superior compression ratios, particularly with its native 7z format using LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms. It supports a wide array of archive formats for both packing and unpacking, making it a versatile tool for data storage and transfer. Its features include strong AES-256 encryption, self-extracting archives, and integration with Windows Shell.

Key Features:

High compression ratio via 7z format with LZMA/LZMA2
Supports numerous formats (7z, ZIP, RAR, GZIP, TAR, etc.)
Strong AES-256 encryption for secure archives
Integrates with Windows Shell and command line interface

Use Cases:

Compressing large files or directories for efficient storage or transfer
Extracting archives downloaded from the internet in various formats
Creating encrypted, password-protected archives for sensitive data

Alternatives:

unzip – Standard tool for ZIP files, but lacks support for 7z and RAR formats
p7zip – Port of 7-Zip for Unix-like systems, often used as a CLI alternative

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 13, 2026 1:11pm	26.00	0	VERSION_BUMP	d61db660