: For text-heavy reports and documents, .7z with the LZMA2 algorithm can often shrink files to a fraction of their original size, far outperforming ZIP.
If your goal is the absolute smallest file size for a long report, use these settings in the 7-Zip "Add to Archive" dialog : : 7z. Compression level : Ultra. good.7z
: If your report contains sensitive data, 7-Zip offers strong AES-256 encryption , which can also hide filenames within the archive. Recommended Settings for Maximum Reduction : For text-heavy reports and documents,
