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How can I open 7-zip file on macOS?
Hello everyone, I used to use Windows and was used to using 7-Zip to process various compressed files, especially the .7z format, which was really convenient. But now I have switched to macOS, and I ...
I ran into the same thing after moving to macOS, and I just use DrZIP now—it opens 7z files easily and even lets me compress back into .7z, super simple to use.
Check this tutorial: https://www.devshowto.com/open-zip-on-mac
If you only occasionally decompress a .7z file and don't want to install software, you can also use online tools:
- Supports dozens of formats such as .7z, .rar, .zip, etc.
- Drag it in to decompress and automatically download the content;
- For security reasons, it is recommended not to upload sensitive files.
Although the upload speed is affected by the network speed, this method can also open 7-Zip files on macOS, which is suitable for occasional use or quick processing of small files.