7-Zip

7-Zip is a free and open-source file archiver, a utility used to place groups of files within compressed containers known as archives.

How to Get or Use This Software

CAEN Computer Labs

College of Engineering students can use this software at a CAEN computer lab.
Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Commercial Research
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

Campus Computing Sites

Use this software at a campus computer lab.

Version: 19

Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Temporary Staff
  • Retirees
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Instruction
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Commercial Research
  • Administration

MiWorkspace

If your unit is a MiWorkspace customer, this software is already installed on your computer.
Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Sponsored Affiliates
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Commercial Research
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

Virtual Sites

Access this software remotely on a Virtual Sites Windows desktop.

Version: 19

Platforms:
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
  • Dearborn
  • Flint
Permitted Use:
  • Commercial Research
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

License Information

Terms & Conditions

7-Zip is open source software. Most of the code is under the GNU LGPL license. Some parts of the code are under the BSD 3-clause License. Also there is unRAR license restriction for some parts of the code. Read 7-Zip License information.

You can use 7-Zip on any computer, including a computer in a commercial organization. You don't need to register or pay for 7-Zip.

Full Terms & Conditions

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.