
Compressing the files FIRST with encryption will significantly increase the security of the files your sending PLUS, it will allow you to send just one file instead of many since 7-Zip will create a single file. This is a GREAT feature when you need to send someone confidential information/files over the internet but don’t want just to send them clear text in an email. Left Click on 7-Zip for all the options.Īnother feature I want to highlight with 7Zip is the Strong AES-256 Encryption available when compressing files/folders etc. Since the 7-Zip integrates with the Windows shell, using 7-Zip is as simple as selecting the files or folders you want to compress (or decompress) then Right Click to get the Context Menu.

Mac OS and other OS’s (Unsupported but available for Download).Here’s a complete breakdown of all the main features of 7-Zip Although 7-Zip is a Freeware application, it’s truly a feature-rich WinZip replacement that provides top-notch File and Folder compression and decompression for a broad range of formats, including the ability to extract files from the traditional disk image.


Similar to RocketDock ( which works with Windows 7 YAHOO!), 7-Zip is one of those applications I install immediately after building a new PC.
