7Z to ZIP Converter
Convert 7Z archives to ZIP format. Free, private, no data stored.
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Convert 7-Zip archives to standard ZIP
7Z files need 7-Zip or compatible software. Convert them to ZIP so anyone can open them on any device, no extra software required.
- Universal compatibility - ZIP works on every OS natively
- Structure preserved - all folders and files are kept intact
- Security validated - protected against zip bombs and path traversal
About Converting 7Z to ZIP
7Z is a high-ratio archive format from 7-Zip that compresses noticeably tighter than ZIP and supports strong AES-256 encryption. It is ideal for shrinking large file sets. When you need to move away from 7Z, the usual reason is simple: needs 7-zip-compatible software.
Converting your 7Z archive to ZIP solves that. ZIP is the universal archive format that bundles and compresses multiple files into one. Every operating system opens ZIP natively, making it the default for sharing file collections. In practice you gain opens natively on every os and good general-purpose compression. PrivConvert runs the whole 7Z-to-ZIP conversion in server memory and deletes your file the instant the ZIP is ready — nothing is stored, logged or reused.
When this conversion helps
- You need opens natively on every OS
- You need good general-purpose compression
- You need optional password protection
- Sharing a 7Z archive with someone whose software expects ZIP
Tips for best results
- ZIP preserves quality exactly, so the conversion from 7Z will not introduce any new compression artifacts.
- Files up to 250 MB are supported, and you can batch-convert several 7Z files at once; each is processed privately and deleted immediately.
How to Convert 7Z to ZIP Online
You can convert 7Z to ZIP right in your browser in under a minute. What you gain with ZIP: opens natively on every OS.
Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.
Once uploaded, the conversion from 7Z to ZIP starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.
Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.
Why convert 7Z to ZIP with PrivConvert?
PrivConvert turns your 7Z into ZIP without ever storing, logging or sharing it. Here is what that looks like in practice:
Files are processed in volatile memory (RAM) and purged the instant your download is ready — nothing is ever written to disk, cached or backed up.
Every upload and download is protected with TLS 1.3, so your archive cannot be intercepted on the way to the server or back to you.
Convert instantly with no sign-up, no email and no profiling cookies. We never build a profile around you or the files you convert.
Runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — no install, plugin or desktop software needed.
7Z vs ZIP - Format Comparison
| Feature | 7Z | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .7z | .zip |
| Full name | 7-Zip Archive | ZIP Archive |
| Introduced | — | 1989 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Encoding | Binary | Binary |
| Open standard | Yes | Yes |
| Supported by PrivConvert | Yes (as input) | Yes (as output) |
| Privacy-safe conversion | In-memory, zero storage | |
| Max file size | 250 MB per file | |
| Batch support | Up to 20 files simultaneously | |
A converter you do not have to worry about
PrivConvert handles thousands of conversions every day for developers, designers and privacy-conscious people who need a archive converted without handing over a permanent copy.