7-Zip
Open sourceFree alternative to WinRAR · Igor Pavlov
4.89.8K ratings
Windows
High-compression archiver with 7z, ZIP, and many other formats.
About this app
7-Zip is a free file archiver with a high compression ratio and AES-256 encryption. It is the standard open-source replacement for WinRAR on Windows.
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- PublisherIgor PavlovPass
- LicenseLGPL-2.1Pass
- Last verifiedSep 13, 2026Pass
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7-Zip is a open source LGPL-2.1 project from Igor Pavlov. Use it when you want a legitimate WinRAR alternative instead of a paid license or an unofficial copy.
- 7-Zip
- Open source · LGPL-2.1
- WinRAR
- Paid / proprietary