_hot_: 7zip Dark Mode

It is still relatively basic. It changes the window borders and menu backgrounds, but it doesn't overhaul the icons or the overall "retro" feel of the application. How to Enable the Official Dark Theme Open the 7-Zip File Manager . Navigate to Tools > Options . Click on the Editor tab. Look for the Theme section. Select Dark or Auto (to match Windows settings). Better Alternatives: 7-Zip Theme Managers

It is free and available on the Microsoft Store. 2. B1 Free Archiver 7zip dark mode

The developer (Igor Pavlov) has not added theme support or a dark UI toggle. The classic file manager interface remains light-themed by default. It is still relatively basic

A community-maintained modification exists: (GitHub). Navigate to Tools > Options

Some users find the native 7-Zip Dark Mode underwhelming. It is essentially just a color inversion and can look a bit "flat" or have inconsistent text colors. If you want a more polished or stylish look, you can use custom theme packs.

The context menu (the menu that appears when you right-click a file on your desktop) is drawn by Windows Explorer, not 7-Zip. While 7-Zip provides the text, the background color is determined by your Windows System Settings. If your desktop is white, the menu will likely remain white until you change your global Windows theme to Dark.