Download Java 7 JDK

Find Java 7 Development Kit downloads for Linux, macOS, Solaris, Windows. Choose a distribution and architecture to match your environment.

Available JDK downloads

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  • Version: 7.56.0.11Azul Zulu
    Operating System
    Windows
    Architecture
    x86
    Java Package
    JDK
  • Version: 7.56.0.11Azul Zulu
    Operating System
    Linux glibc
    Architecture
    x64
    Java Package
    JDK
  • Version: 7.56.0.11Azul Zulu
    Operating System
    macOS
    Architecture
    x64
    Java Package
    JDK
  • Version: 7.56.0.11Azul Zulu
    Operating System
    Windows
    Architecture
    x64
    Java Package
    JDK
  • Version: 7.56.0.11Azul Zulu
    Operating System
    Linux glibc
    Architecture
    x86
    Java Package
    JDK

About Java 7

Java 7 introduced try-with-resources and the diamond operator. Use this version when an older build or application explicitly requires a Java 7 toolchain.

These are legacy builds. Check the vendor's maintenance policy and your application's requirements before using them in a deployed environment.

Choose a Java 7 build

This catalog lists 2 distributions for Java 7. Available architecture labels include amd64, arm, sparc, sparcv9, x64, x86; availability differs by operating system and vendor.

Choose JDK to compile Java code. If you only need a runtime, use More filters to check for JRE packages. An installer and a compressed archive can contain the same Java version but require different installation steps.

Verify your JDK installation

After installing, open a new terminal and check both commands. They should report Java 7 (often displayed as 1.7). If they differ, check PATH, JAVA_HOME, and your IDE's selected JDK.

java -version
javac -version

Java 7 feature documentation