Unzip a .7z file on a Mac

To unzip a .7z file on a Mac, you can use built-in tools or third-party applications. Here’s how:

Using the Unarchiver (Recommended)

1. Download The Unarchiver:
   • Open the Mac App Store.
   • Search for "The Unarchiver" and download it.
2. Install and Open:
   • Launch the app and set it to handle .7z files.
3. Extract the File:
   • Right-click on the .7z file.
   • Select Open With > The Unarchiver.
   • The file will be extracted to the same directory.

Using Keka

1. Download Keka:
   • Visit Keka's website or find it on the Mac App Store.
2. Install and Open:
   • Drag and drop the .7z file into the app or double-click it to extract.
3. Extract the File:
   • The contents will be unzipped to the default extraction folder.

Using Terminal

1. Install Homebrew (if not installed):
   • Open Terminal and run:

     /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
     

2. Install p7zip:
   • Run:

     brew install p7zip
     

3. Extract the File:
   • Navigate to the directory containing the .7z file:

     cd /path/to/your/file
     

   • Run:

     7z x filename.7z
     

   • The contents will be extracted in the same directory.

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