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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .7z extension, but you are not sure what it is? It is possible that you know what the file does, but you are unsure on how to open it. That’s why we have made this article! You will learn how to open the .7z file extension on various systems, what it is and how to work with it.
What is a .7Z file?
The file extension .7Z is 7-Zip Compressed File. The development of this file was done by Igor Pavlov. The format of this file is binary, and it is a
What to know
There are currently 15 software that can open the .7z file on 4 platforms.
How to open a .7Z file?
Below we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to open the .7Z file on various operating systems.
How to open a .7Z file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .7z file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locating your .7Z file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the ConeXware PowerArchiver software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .7Z file on Mac
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .7z file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .7Z file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Corel WinZip Mac software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .7Z file on Linux
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .7z file on Linux in 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locate the .7Z file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the PeaZip software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .7Z file on Android
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .7z file on Android in few easy steps.
Image 1: Locating your .7Z file in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Image2: Unable to open the file
While trying to open the file, it won’t work.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
Still cannot open the .7Z file?
If you cannot open the .7Z file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .7Z file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .7Z file with the
