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FAQ: How do I Unzip a 7-zip file on MAC-OS?

MAC tutorial

Mac tutorial for installing a 7-zip compatible software.

Step 1: Locate the Downloaded 7-Zip File

1. Open Finder

Use Finder to navigate to the folder where your downloaded 7-Zip (.7z) file is located. 

Please right-click on the 7-zip file and select open with.

Step 2: Unzip the File Using Archive Utility

1. Right-Click on the 7-Zip File

Please right-click on the 7-zip file that you would like to unzip.

2. Select "Open With"

After right-clicking on the file, a menu will open up. Please select "Open With" and then choose the "Archive Utility" option. 

Please click on the Archive Utility after selecting open with.

3. Wait for the File to Unzip Completely

The file will begin to unzip and may take a few seconds or a few minutes to unzip depending on the size of the file. Please wait patiently for this process to complete. 

Please wait patiently for your 7-zip file to decompress. This may take a few seconds or a few minutes.

Step 3: Access Your Files

After Archive Utility has successfully extracted your files from the 7-zip file (.7z), you will see a folder with the same name of the zip file. Please click into this folder and you will be able to access your files. 

Access your files from the unzipped file.