: Uses the LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms by default, which can compress files 30–70% smaller than the standard ZIP format.

: Extracts files with their original directory structure. -p (Password) : Specifies a password for encrypted archives.

: It can handle massive archives with theoretical sizes up to 16 billion gigabytes . Common Commands (CLI)

The file format is a compressed archive format primarily associated with the 7-Zip archiver. It is widely recognized for its high compression ratios and strong security features. Core Features

: Adds files to an archive. Example: 7z a archive.7z folder/ .

: Supports AES-256 encryption for both file data and archive headers, meaning file names within the archive can be hidden from unauthorized users.