9 ZIP for Windows

Quick overview

9-ZIP is a no-cost utility for both smartphones and desktop computers that enables fast creation and editing of ZIP archives. Its primary purpose is to compress and extract large collections of files so they occupy less storage space on your device.

Supported archive types

• 7Z — high-compression archives commonly used for large backups
• TAR — frequently used for packaging on Unix-like systems
• RAR — another popular compressed format often seen in downloads
• JAR — Java archive files, useful for bundled Java applications

Key benefits

9-ZIP makes it easy to package, compress, and unpack data, helping you reclaim disk space and move files more efficiently. It handles multiple common archive formats in addition to ZIP and can be obtained and installed without any purchase.

Suggested alternative

If you need a Windows-specific option, consider trying 8 Zip for Windows 10 — available as a trial version for evaluation.