Convert 7Z to ZIP

File Extension 7Z
Full Name 7-ZIP Compressed 7z Archive Format

Files with the .7Z extension contain compressed data archives, by default using LZMA compression, with an open source code, also supporting 256-bit AES encryption. The format also supports compression using the PPMD, BCJ, BCJ2, BZip2, and Deflate methods.

File Extension ZIP
Full Name WinZIP Compressed ZIP Archive Format

Files with the .ZIP extension contain an archive of compressed data, namely one or multiple files or catalogs, including their file structures, that have been compressed. If there are multiple files, they are compressed separately, which enables them to be subjected to different compression methods and unpacked independently from one another.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "7Z") to another (referred to as "ZIP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, 7Z file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format 7Z to format ZIP becomes essential.

So, how can we perform 7Z to ZIP file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format 7Z and transforming it into format ZIP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of 7Z to ZIP converters.

Conversion from 7Z to ZIP

How to convert the 7Z file to ZIP?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of 7Z to ZIP. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the 7Z file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file 7Z, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the 7Z file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ZIP file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ZIP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ZIP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4