You can also use WinZip or PeaZip for more advanced management. Typical Uses for Such Files

You can often double-click 7z files in File Explorer to extract them natively, though this may not work for password-protected archives.

The file is a compressed archive in the 7z format , typically created with the open-source tool 7-Zip . This format is known for its high compression ratio and support for strong AES-256 encryption .