One benefit of using the 7z file extension is that it can split larger files into several smaller parts. But while the 7z file format boasts a slightly better compression than a ZIP file, it does not feature the same compatibility. To truly understand what the 7z file format is, you could compare it in many ways to a ZIP file. It’s similar to a ZIP file but uses a different lossless compression method called LZMA to reduce file size while preserving quality. And that certainly applies in this case.The 7z file extension is a compressed archive format created with 7-zip open-source software. In fact, 7-Zip itself has already had a number of different security issues come to light (all of which have since been patched).īottom line: Unless there’s a compelling reason for using a third-party tool to accomplish a given task, I always recommend using Windows’ native tool if one is available AND if it works well. What’s more, every installed program adds another potential security risk to your system. Why? Because every program that’s installed on your hard drive takes up space that could be used to store something else that you really do need. In my opinion it’s never a good idea to install a program you don’t really need. Rick’s answer: Carla, if I were you I would skip installing 7-Zip and simply use the native Windows unzipping utility instead.ħ-Zip is in fact a powerful tool, but if all you’ll ever use it for is to unzip the zipped folders your boyfriend sends you then you simply don’t need it. If you recommend that I keep using 7-Zip I’ll download it and install it.
Is there an advantage to using 7-Zip instead of the Windows tool? All I use it for is unzipping the photos my boyfriend sends to me.
I just bought a new Windows computer and I noticed that there’s an option to unzip folders on the right-click menu. On my old computer I used a program called 7-Zip to unzip those folders and extract the files. Question from Carla: My boyfriend is currently working overseas and he sends me lots of photos in zipped folders.
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