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| # 7zip |
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| 7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. The program supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB formats. Compression ratio in the new 7z format is better than ratio in ZIP format. |
| ## Installation |
| You can comfortably install 7zip over [Pakfire](/configuration/ipfire/pakfire) or via Console: |
| ` pakfire install 7zip` |
| ## Usage |
| To obtain a list of possible commands and switches: |
| `7z` |
| To **Add** files to an archive: |
| `7z a ~/myLogs.7z /var/log/` |
| To **List** files added to the archive: |
| `7z l -r ~/myLogs.7z` |
| **Links**:\\ |
| [](wp>7-Zip)\\ |
| [7-zip.org](https://www.7-zip.org)\\ |
| [7z Format](https://www.7-zip.org/7z.html)\\ |