7-Zip Download — Every Version, Every Platform (2026)

Updated: May 13, 2026

7-Zip direct download — every version from 1.0 (1999) through 24.x current. Free, open-source (LGPL). All architectures, all platforms. Links go to 7-zip.org direct.

7-Zip Current (24.x)

Version	Architecture	Size	Type	Download
7-Zip 24.09	x64 (64-bit Windows)	~1.6 MB	EXE installer	x64 EXE ↗
7-Zip 24.09	x86 (32-bit Windows)	~1.2 MB	EXE installer	x86 EXE ↗
7-Zip 24.09	ARM64 Windows	~1.5 MB	EXE installer	ARM64 EXE ↗
7-Zip 24.09	x64 Windows	~1.7 MB	MSI (admin deploy)	x64 MSI ↗
7-Zip 24.09	x86 Windows	~1.3 MB	MSI (admin deploy)	x86 MSI ↗

7-Zip for Linux / macOS

Platform	Build	Architecture	Download
Linux	7-Zip 24.09	x64	x64 Linux ↗
Linux	7-Zip 24.09	x86 (32-bit)	x86 Linux ↗
Linux	7-Zip 24.09	ARM64	ARM64 Linux ↗
Linux	7-Zip 24.09	ARM (32-bit)	ARM Linux ↗
macOS	7-Zip 24.09	Universal (Intel + ARM)	macOS Universal ↗
Ubuntu/Debian	p7zip via apt	x64	apt p7zip ↗
macOS (Homebrew)	brew install sevenzip	Universal	Homebrew ↗

7-Zip Source, SFX Modules & Extras

Component	Use Case	Download
7-Zip Source Code	Build your own / inspect	Source 24.09 ↗
SFX Modules	Self-extracting archives	Extras 24.09 ↗
LZMA SDK	Integrate LZMA into your apps	LZMA SDK ↗
7-Zip console (7zr.exe)	Minimal command-line, no install	7zr.exe ↗

Historical 7-Zip Versions (1.0 → 22.x)

Version	Released	Notable	x64	x86
7-Zip 23.01	Jun 2023	Last 23.x	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 22.01	Jul 2022	Modernized installer	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 21.07	Dec 2021	Linux + macOS GA	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 19.00	Feb 2019	Major stable	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 18.05	Apr 2018	Bug fix release	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 16.04	Oct 2016	Common LTS choice	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 15.14	Dec 2015	Stable era	x64 ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 9.20	Nov 2010	Most-deployed legacy version	x64 MSI ↗	x86 ↗
7-Zip 4.65	Feb 2009	Win 9x compat	-	x86 ↗
7-Zip 3.13	2004	Wide adoption start	-	x86 ↗
7-Zip 2.30	2003	Standalone command-line stable	-	History ↗
7-Zip 1.0	Jul 1999	First public release	-	History ↗

7-Zip vs WinRAR

Feature	7-Zip	WinRAR
License	LGPL (free, including commercial)	Shareware ($29 per user)
Native format	7z (LZMA / LZMA2 / PPMd)	RAR5
Best compression	~10-15% better on text/code	Better on multimedia
Creates .rar	No (extracts only)	Yes
Recovery records	No	Yes (repair partial archives)
Encryption	AES-256 (7z + zip)	AES-256 (rar5)
Linux / macOS native	Yes (24.x official)	RAR CLI only (no GUI)
Open source	Yes	No

For most users in 2026: 7-Zip is the default. Use WinRAR only when you need to create .rar archives or repair corrupted ones. See: WinRAR Download — every version.

Admin / Intune Deployment

Use the MSI for tenant rollout. The EXE installer doesn't support silent install with custom options.

msiexec /i 7z2409-x64.msi /qn ALLUSERS=1 INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\7-Zip"

Detection method for Intune Win32 / SCCM: registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\7-Zip\Path64 exists.

7-Zip Command-Line Cheatsheet

# Create 7z archive (ultra compression)
7z a -mx9 archive.7z folder/

# Create encrypted archive
7z a -p"MyPassword" -mhe=on secure.7z files/

# Extract archive (with subfolders)
7z x archive.7z -o./output

# List archive contents
7z l archive.7z

# Test archive integrity
7z t archive.7z

# Create split archive (100 MB parts)
7z a -v100m big.7z largefolder/

# Convert ZIP to 7z (better compression)
7z x source.zip -o./temp && 7z a -mx9 output.7z ./temp/*

FAQ

Is 7-Zip really free for commercial use?

Yes. 7-Zip is licensed under LGPL — free for any use including commercial deployment. No license keys, no nag screens, ever.

7-Zip or WinRAR — which is better?

Different jobs: 7-Zip is free + open-source and gives the best compression for code/text. WinRAR is shareware but has unique features like recovery records (repair damaged archives) and native .rar creation. Most users only need 7-Zip.

Does Windows 11 still need 7-Zip?

Less than before. Windows 11 23H2 added native .7z / .rar / .tar extraction via libarchive. 7-Zip is still needed for: creating .7z archives, password-protected archives, splitting large files, and the rich command-line / batch automation.

Is 7-Zip safe? Has it been breached?

7-Zip has a clean security record. The most notable CVE was CVE-2018-10115 (heap corruption in RAR handling), patched in 18.05. Always use the latest version from 7-zip.org direct — third-party download sites bundle adware.

Where does 7-Zip install on Windows?

Default: C:\Program Files\7-Zip (x64) or C:\Program Files (x86)\7-Zip (x86). Settings are per-user in HKCU\Software\7-Zip.

What's the difference between 7z and 7zr?

7z.exe is the full command-line tool — handles 7z, zip, rar, tar, gz, xz, etc. 7zr.exe is a minimal single-EXE that handles only 7z format (~600 KB, no install needed). Useful for bootstrapping in restricted environments.

How do I install 7-Zip silently for all users?

EXE: 7z2409-x64.exe /S (case-sensitive capital S). MSI: msiexec /i 7z2409-x64.msi /qn. For Intune Win32 deployment, use the MSI and register the install with the GUID detection method.

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