: Can handle archives up to 16 exbibytes (approximately 18 quintillion bytes).
: Allows multiple similar files to be compressed into a single stream to significantly reduce redundancy. towtines.7z
: Supports splitting large archives into smaller, numbered volumes (e.g., .7z.001 , .7z.002 ). : Can handle archives up to 16 exbibytes
: Supports strong encryption for both the data and the archive headers (encrypting filenames). : Supports strong encryption for both the data
: Uses the LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms, which typically provide 30-70% better compression than the standard ZIP format.
As of June 7, 2023, the UNZIP function was updated to recognize and decompress , including those that are password-protected . This allows users to automate the extraction of files from 7z containers directly within their workflows without needing external scripts or third-party tools. Core Features of the .7z Format
If you are looking for the technical features of the file format itself, .7z is an open-source compressed archive format that offers: