How to Install 7-Zip on Linux
7-Zip is a popular file archiver and compression tool that supports a wide range of file formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7z, and many more. It is known for its high compression ratio and fast processing speed. If you are looking to install 7-Zip on your Linux system, here is a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
1. Check if 7-Zip is already installed
Before installing 7-Zip, it is a good idea to check if it is already installed on your system. You can do this by opening a terminal and typing the following command:
“`
7z –help
“`
If the command returns an error, it means that 7-Zip is not installed on your system. In this case, you can proceed with the installation process.
2. Install 7-Zip from the package manager
The easiest way to install 7-Zip on Linux is to use your system’s package manager. The following instructions show how to install 7-Zip on some of the most popular Linux distributions:
Ubuntu and Debian:
“`
sudo apt update
sudo apt install p7zip-full
“`
CentOS and Fedora:
“`
sudo yum install p7zip
“`
Arch Linux:
“`
sudo pacman -S p7zip
“`
OpenSUSE:
“`
sudo zypper install p7zip
“`
3. Install 7-Zip from source
If you prefer to install 7-Zip from source, you can do so by following these steps:
First, download the latest 7-Zip source code from the official website (https://www.7-zip.org/download.html).
Extract the downloaded file:
“`
tar xzvf 7z1900.tar.xz
“`
Change to the extracted directory:
“`
cd 7z1900
“`
Compile and install 7-Zip:
“`
make
sudo make install
“`
4. Verify the installation
After installing 7-Zip, you can verify the installation by typing the following command in the terminal:
“`
7z –help
“`
This command should now return a list of available options and commands, indicating that 7-Zip has been successfully installed on your Linux system.
Now that you have installed 7-Zip on your Linux system, you can start using it to compress and decompress files, as well as to create and extract archives in various formats. Happy archiving!
