How to create 7Z and TAR archive files on Windows 11

Although Windows 11 allows you to extract files from a variety of archive formats, creating them has been limited to ZIP, that is, until now. Windows 11 also now allows you to create 7Z and TAR archive files natively, which can be done like a normal ZIP file without relying on third-party tools.

How to create 7Z and TAR archive files on Windows 11 without third-party software

Earlier, Windows 11 gained support for extracting various archive file formats including .rar, .7z, .tgz, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, etc. However, creating them is limited to ZIP archives. However, native support for compressing files into the 7Z and TAR archive file formats appears to resolve this issue and provide users with more archiving options on Windows 11.

Compress files to 7Z and TAR archive formats similar to ZIP format, i.e. from File Explorer itself. However, it is currently not available globally on the stable version. Read more.

Requirements

As of this writing, support for creating 7Z and TAR archive file formats is only available on the Windows Insider Canary channel, starting with Build 25992 . It's unclear when it will roll out to users on the stable version, although you can expect it to be no more than a few weeks.

As of November 14, 2023, it's not available for stable builds of Windows 11, but that should change in the coming months.

GUIDES

Find our guide below, including short clips, GIFs, and step-by-step formats.

Short Guide:

Open File Explorer and select the file you want to archive, right-click and hover over "Compress to" and select "ZIP file", "7z file" or "TAR file format".

Step-by-step guide:

1. Select files to archive.
2. Right click and hover over Compress to .
   
3. Choose from three available archive formats – ZIP, 7z and TAR.
   
4. Waiting for file compression.
   
5. Rename the archive file.
   

FAQ

Let’s consider some frequently asked questions about creating 7Z and TAR archive files natively on Windows 11.

Why don't I have the ability to create 7Z and TAR archive files on Windows 11?

The ability to create 7Z and TAR archive files is currently only available for testing on Canary channel version 25992.

How to extract 11Z and TAR archive files on Windows 7?

Extracting 7Z and TAR archive files on Windows 11 is similar to other archive formats such as ZIP. Just right-click on the compressed file and select "Extract All"

Can I add encryption to 7Z and TAR archives?

No. Windows 11 currently does not allow you to add encryption to 7Z and TAR archives. Therefore, if you want to password-protect your archives, you still have to rely on third-party file archiving tools.

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