Why I use it
It does one job properly
When a project arrives as a ZIP, 7z or another archive, the goal is usually simple: open it, extract it, compress it or move on.
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7-Zip
The unglamorous utility that just opens the archive, extracts the files and gets out of the way.
Useful shortcuts
7-Zip basics
Extract here
Right-click archive
Open archive
Right-click archive
Add to archive
Right-click files
Test archive
7-Zip menu
Recommended setup
7-Zip, set up properly
- Extract downloads into predictable working folders instead of leaving loose files in Downloads.
- Use descriptive archive names when sending project backups around.
- Keep the original archive until you know the extracted copy is complete.
Useful stuff
Opening old project backups.
- Packing a folder before sending it to somebody.
- Extracting software packages without another heavyweight tool.
- Checking archive contents before unpacking everything.
ITSRYNNO tip
Open first, extract second
7-Zip lets you inspect an archive before dumping its contents into a folder. That small habit helps avoid extracting something into the wrong place.
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