LZ4 can compress and decompress data at speeds approaching the limits of RAM and SSD bandwidth.

While modded versions of 7-Zip are powerful, there are a few important points to keep in mind.

Understanding the technical specifications is one thing; knowing when to deploy LZ4 is another. Here are three specific scenarios where a modded 7-Zip with LZ4 excels.

Restart 7-Zip. The application will dynamically load the new compression method. How to Use LZ4 via the 7-Zip GUI

Enthusiasts have modified 7‑Zip (often using the open‑source code base or integrating the LZ4 SDK) to add LZ4 as a first‑class compression method. A typical modded build might:

7-Zip ZS is the most common "modded" version. It integrates several modern compression algorithms that the official release lacks.

You get the speed of LZ4 inside the classic, lightweight 7-Zip graphical user interface (GUI) and context menus.