How to unzip 7z file

If you’ve got a .7z file and need to unzip it using the Linux terminal, it’s straightforward.

First, let's understand what is a 7z File?

A 7z file is a compressed archive created by the 7-Zip software. It’s similar to ZIP files but often offers better compression, meaning it can shrink files more efficiently.

1. Open Terminal: First, open your terminal.

2. Install p7zip: The tool you need is called p7zip. If it’s not already installed, you can install it with the following command:

    sudo apt-get install p7zip-full
   

   This command works for Debian-based systems like Ubuntu. If you’re using a different Linux distribution, use the appropriate package manager.

3. Navigate to the File’s Location: Use the cd command to go to the directory where your .7z file is located. For example:

    cd /path/to/your/file
   

4. Unzip the File: To extract the contents of the .7z file, use the following command:

    7z x yourfile.7z
   

   Replace yourfile.7z with the name of your actual file.

5. Check Extracted Files: After running the command, the files will be extracted to the current directory. You can list the files to confirm they’ve been extracted using:

    ls
   

And that’s it! You’ve successfully unzipped a .7z file using the Linux terminal.