How to convert ZIP to 7Z?
You can convert ZIP to 7ZIP with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose ZIP files from your device or cloud storageAt the top of this page, drag and drop your ZIPs.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste a ZIP file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import ZIPs from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with ZIP files to 7Z is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button. - Click or tap on 7Z from the list of target formatsYou could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's 7Z or something else.
- Get your 7Z files after MConverter has finished processing themClick on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your 7Z's to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.
You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each 7Z file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.
If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .zip |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | PKWARE |
| Mime type | application/zip |
Format description
ZIP is one of the most popular archive formats. It allows storing multiple files and folders inside a single file. Compression is applied to make the file smaller. As is the case with other archive formats, ZIP files are particularly useful for transferring whole folders over the web.| File extension | .7z |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Igor Pavlov |
| Mime type | application/x-7z-compressed |
Format description
A 7Z file is an archive which uses open-source LZMA compression with high compression ratio.Common questions about converting ZIP to 7Z
Can I convert ZIP to 7Z in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple ZIPs to 7Z's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing ZIPs to convert to 7Z.
Pasting ZIP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting ZIP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a ZIP file to 7Z, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big ZIPs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ZIP files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert ZIP files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting ZIPs to 7Z safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your ZIP files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your ZIPs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,902,310 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,902,310 files so far.
How long does it take to convert ZIP to 7Z?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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