A popular alternative that also supports the format, available at win-rar.com . 2. Extract the Files Once you have an extractor installed: Right-click on the MODS.7z file. Hover over the 7-Zip or WinRAR menu option.

Most MODS.7z files include a .txt or .pdf file with specific installation instructions from the creator.

Many games (like The Sims or Paradox titles) store mods in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods .

A file named is a compressed archive containing modification files for a video game. Because .7z is a high-compression format created by 7-Zip , you generally cannot open it with the default Windows or macOS tools. 1. Get the Right Tools To open a .7z file, you need a specific extraction utility.