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
Aug 13, 2024 7:21pm 24.08 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e6a5ef2
Aug 12, 2024 4:33pm 24.08 0 VERSION_BUMP bf67dc1f
Jun 19, 2024 3:49pm 24.07 0 VERSION_BUMP 0adde694
May 21, 2023 1:10am 22.01 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b6191e9
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