Tutorials & Guides

Step-by-step instructions for every task

Installation

Installation

How to Install 7-Zip on Windows

Step-by-step guide to download and install 7-Zip on Windows 11/10/8/7.

Read More

Extraction

Extraction

How to Extract ZIP Files

Extract files from ZIP archives using 7-Zip on Windows.

Read More Extraction

How to Open and Extract RAR Files

Open RAR and RAR5 archives with 7-Zip without needing WinRAR.

Read More

Security

Security

How to Password Protect an Archive

Create a password-protected, encrypted archive with 7-Zip.

Read More Security

How to Verify File Integrity (SHA-256)

Verify downloaded files with SHA-256 checksums using 7-Zip.

Read More Security

How to Check the Digital Signature of 7-Zip

Verify the digital signature of the 7-Zip installer to confirm it comes from the official developer.

Read More Security

How to Avoid Corrupted Downloads

Prevent and detect corrupted or tampered file downloads with these best practices.

Read More

Compression

Compression

How to Compress Files with 7-Zip

Compress files to save space using 7-Zip's high-ratio algorithms.

Read More Compression

How to Split a Large Archive into Volumes

Split big files into smaller parts for easy storage or transfer.

Read More

Advanced

Advanced

How to Use 7-Zip from the Command Line

Automate archive operations with the 7z command-line tool.

Read More