7z SFX-Creator1.3

7z SFX-Creator is a small-sized and portable piece of software that enables you to build self-extracting installer and archive files in just a few steps. It does not come packed with an extensive set of options and configuration parameters, so it can be used even by those with less knowledge of such tools.

Portability advantages

As there is no setup pack involved, you can save the program files to any part of the hard disk and just click the executable to launch 7z SFX-Creator. Another possibility is to save it to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any PC with minimum effort and no previous installers.An important factor worth taken into consideration is that the tool does not modify Windows registry settings or create extra files on the disk without your permission, thus leaving no traces behind after its removal.

Simple interface with straightforward options

The GUI is user-friendly, represented by a small window with a plain appearance that's easy to navigate. You can point out a source file via the file browser only, since the drag-and-drop method is not supported.Once the output directory is established, you can specify the compression mode and file type (self-extracting installer or archive), and click a button to immediately create the new file. Advanced users have the possibility to input command lines and, thus enhance 7z SFX-Creator's functionality.

Evaluation and conclusion

We have not come across any issues in our tests, since the program did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. It has a good response time and minimal impact on computer performance, running on low CPU and RAM. Although it is not particularly rich in its feature set, 7z SFX-Creator offers a simple solution to building self-extracting installers and archives, and it can be used by anyone.