How to Install 7-Zip on Ubuntu to Extract RAR Files

Need to extract .rar or .7z files on Ubuntu but not sure how? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to install 7-Zip and use it to extract compressed files—both through the terminal and the graphical interface.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video
✅ How to enable the Universe repository on Ubuntu
✅ How to install the full 7-Zip package
✅ How to extract .rar, .7z, and .zip files using terminal commands
✅ How to extract files with a simple right-click using the GUI
✅ How to locate and use the correct filename for extraction

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Why Use 7-Zip
00:24 – Enable Universe Repository & Update Package List
01:20 – Install 7-Zip via Terminal
02:01 – Extract RAR Files Using Command Line
03:15 – Extract Files Using GUI (Graphical Interface)

🧪 Commands Used in This Video
# Enable universe repository
sudo add-apt-repository universe

# Update package list
sudo apt update

# Install 7-Zip full package
sudo apt install p7zip-full p7zip-rar

# Extract a file using 7z (replace 'filename.7z' with your actual file)
7z x filename.7z

🧐 Why Watch This Video?
7-Zip is a reliable tool for managing compressed files. If you're working on Ubuntu and need to open .rar, .zip, or .7z files, knowing how to install and use this utility can save time and avoid frustration. This tutorial is clear, beginner-friendly, and covers both CLI and GUI options.

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