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# 7-Zip Archive Action

The **7-Zip Archive Action** node allows you to create a new ZIP archive from selected files or folders.

This node requires a valid path to an existing 7-Zip binary.

The required input parameter is the **Source Path** (the file or directory to be archived). Optionally, a **Destination Path** can be specified to define the absolute path and filename of the resulting `.zip` archive.

<figure><img src="/files/Nfv8A8rxiowPwnBMQvQA" alt="" width="348"><figcaption><p>7-Zip Archive Action</p></figcaption></figure>