Reduced standalone command line version of 7-Zip.
Publisher’s description
What is 7zr?
7zr is an open-source archiver program for Windows from Igor Pavlov. It ranks 27th by popularity among archivers in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.05, released on October 21, 2026. 14 versions are listed since June 28, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ip7z/7zip) has 4,231 stars. Similar programs include PeaZip, WinRAR and Zstandard.
Project description on GitHub: “7-Zip”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: 7zr is an open-source archiver tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is 7zr safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9BF582B894DFA665F852D7E9112B02290A1C303C2D95A21FCDC41FFCB03143B7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 3 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.05Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 26.04 | October 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 26.03 | September 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 26.02 | June 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 26.01 | April 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 26.00 | February 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 25.01 | August 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable |
| 25.00 | July 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 7zip.7zr -eProgram files (.exe): 7zr.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Igor Pavlov
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ip7z/7zip
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 26.05
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- GitHub stars
- 4,231
- GitHub forks
- 462
- Website
- 7-zip.org
- winget ID
- 7zip.7zr
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 7zr free?
Yes. 7zr is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is 7zr safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install 7zr with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does 7zr run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of 7zr?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 28, 2023.
Can I use 7zr without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to 7zr?
PeaZip, WinRAR, Zstandard, UPX and NanaZip. The alternatives page compares them.
