: Can treat multiple similar files as a single data block, which drastically improves the compression ratio for groups of related files.
: Fully supports Unicode file names, ensuring compatibility across different languages and character sets. Supported Compression Methods gb5.7z
: Supports AES-256 encryption for both file content and file names, requiring a password for any access to the archive. : Can treat multiple similar files as a
: Its modular design allows it to support any new compression, conversion, or encryption methods as they are developed. gb5.7z
While LZMA is the default, the 7z format is highly flexible and supports several methods:
: Capable of handling archives and files up to 16 exabytes ( 2642 to the 64th power