How to Download 7-Zip for Windows 11 on ARM

7-Zip is one of the most popular open-source file archiver

Reading time icon 2 min. read


Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Tooltip Icon

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial team Read more

7zip windows 11 arm

As the idea of Windows on ARM gains prominence, especially with Microsoft’s recent push for Copilot+ PCs, users are now looking for the ARM version of apps as they switch computers. While Microsoft has released many, third-party developers still lag behind. But what about 7-Zip for Windows 11 on ARM?

Surprisingly, there’s a dedicated 7-Zip app for Windows 11 on ARM, available for download on the official website. And the installation process of 7-Zip for ARM64 Windows isn’t any different!

How can I download 7-Zip for Windows 11 on ARM?

  1. Go to 7-Zip’s official download page, and then click the Download button next to the 64-bit Windows arm64 system for the latest app version.7zip windows 11 arm
  2. Run the setup (.exe) file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. It shouldn’t take more than a minute.run installer

It’s this easy to install 7-Zip for ARM64, given the developer’s focus on Windows on ARM, the next big thing in the tech landscape!

Also, if you inadvertently download the Windows ARM64 version of 7-Zip on a regular version of Windows (maybe even vice-versa), the setup will throw the This app can’t run on your PC error. It’s a sign that the setup installs an incompatible app version!

Although, this isn’t something you should be concerned about as long as you are getting a suitable installer.

Besides, for the unversed, most apps developed for x64 and x86 bit system architectures run seamlessly on Windows 11 ARM, given the ARM64EC emulation in place. You are likely to get an error only for apps specially curated for the x64 or x86 system or with dependencies on hardware drivers.

Have you tried 7-Zip on Windows 11 ARM64? If so, share your review of the app’s performance on the new system architecture. Moreover, you can try out the portable edition and let us know your opinion!

More about the topics: ARM processors, Windows 11