Learn how to open and unzip a file with the 7z extension using mobile applications and computers
You can open a 7z file on your PC or mobile with the help of unzipping tools. The 7z extension is a compression format created by the 7-Zip application, which offers a high compression ratio and support for large files, and is used to package and compress files, making it easier to send and store multiple elements at the same time.
How to open a 7z file
Learn how to open 7z files using different applications for Android, iOS, windows and macOS.
On Android
On Android, you can use the ZArchiver app to open 7z files. To unzip, follow these steps:
- Download and open the ZArchiver app (Android);
- Navigate to the folder where the 7z file is located;
- Tap the file to view options;
- Select “Extract Here” or “Extract To” to set another destination;
- Confirm to complete the operation.
On iOS
On iOS, you can open 7z files with decompression apps like iZip. See the step-by-step guide to do this:
- Download and open the iZip app (iOS);
- Access “Files” to see your files;
- Locate the 7z file;
- Tap “Open” to view the contents;
- Choose “Extract” to unzip the file.
On Windows
Windows does not natively support 7z files, so you need to install an application. See an example of unzipping using the BreeZip solution:
- Install and open the BreeZip app (windows);
- Navigate to the folder where the 7z file is located;
- Select the 7z file;
- Click “Extract”;
- Confirm the destination location;
- Click “Extract” again to finish.
Besides BreeZip, you can use alternatives such as WinZip and 7-Zip on Windows.
On macOS
macOS has native support for 7z files via the Zip Utility tool. However, you can use the Unarchiver app to manage files with this or other extensions.
- Download and open The Unarchiver (MacOS);
- Associate the 7z extension in the app’s “Settings”;
- Double-click the 7z file you want to open;
- The file will automatically extract to the same folder.
See also How to zip files and folders with native Windows and macOS functions.
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