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ZIP to 7Z

Anyfile converts a ZIP archive to a 7z archive for free, right in your browser: the file is never uploaded.

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What changes from ZIP to 7Z

ContentsEverything inside, with its folders and dates
CompressionUsually the smallest

When to use 7Z: Shrinking large files and folders as much as possible.

The two formats

.zip

ZIP archive

An archive format created by Phil Katz for PKZIP in 1989. It packs many files and folders into one, compressing each separately, usually with Deflate.

Bundling files to email, download or back up.

Opens in Finder and File Explorer built in, 7-Zip, The Unarchiver, WinRAR

About ZIP files

.7z

7z archive

The archive format of 7-Zip, released by Igor Pavlov in 1999. Its LZMA and LZMA2 compression usually beats ZIP, and it supports AES-256 encryption.

Shrinking large files and folders as much as possible.

Opens in 7-Zip, The Unarchiver, Keka, WinRAR, PeaZip

About 7Z files

Questions

How do I convert ZIP to 7Z?

Drop your ZIP file on this page, or choose it. Anyfile converts it on your device in a moment and the 7Z downloads straight away. To change it first, open it in the archive opener.

Is my ZIP file uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read and converted by your own browser, and nothing is sent to a server. You can check: open your browser’s developer tools, go to Network, and convert a file. No upload appears.

Can I convert several ZIP files at once?

Yes. Drop them together and you get one ZIP with every 7Z inside.