To create a file with a extension (the native format for 7-Zip), you generally use the 7-Zip application or built-in compression tools in modern operating systems. Option 1: Using 7-Zip (Recommended)

: If you haven't already, download the free software from the official 7-Zip website.

: Navigate to the document or "paper" you have written (e.g., a Word doc or PDF). Create Archive : Right-click the file.