: This feature allows the archiver to treat multiple small, similar files as a single continuous data stream, further increasing efficiency.
: Archives are typically 30-70% smaller than standard ZIP files due to the advanced LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms.
: Supports AES-256 encryption for both data and the file structure itself (header encryption).
: While .7z is its native format, the software can also create and extract other formats like GZIP, BZIP2, and TAR. How to Use This Feature
The file extension refers to a compressed archive created using the 7-Zip software, a popular open-source utility. If you are looking for a core "feature" of this format, it is its use of the LZMA (Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain Algorithm) , which provides significantly higher compression ratios compared to standard formats like ZIP. Key Features of the 7z Format
custom-tools plugin: adding support for 7z-files - Google Groups
