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Does 7z compress better than zip?
I'm organizing my hard drive recently and want to compress and back up some old files. I used to use zip format because the system supports it, which is convenient and hassle-free. But I heard a frie...
Is 7z better than ZIP? Let's compare speed with compression ratio:
- Compression Speed: As you've noticed, 7z can be slower, especially with higher compression settings. If you're prioritizing size over speed, 7z is a good choice. However, you can adjust the compression level in 7-Zip to trade off between speed and compression ratio.
- Decompression Speed: Both formats are generally fast for decompression.
Is 7z better than ZIP? The answer is YES.
Here are some free tools you can use to create and manage 7z and ZIP files:
Bandizip- A lightweight and fast archiver that supports a variety of formats, including 7z and ZIP. It provides a clean interface and good performance.
Keka- A free file archiver for Mac that supports creating and extracting 7z files, along with many other formats. It boasts a simple interface and is easy to use.
WinRAR- While not completely free (it has a trial period), WinRAR can create 7z archives and is highly versatile, though compression may not match that of dedicated 7z software.