File Compression (56 programs)

MacZip
4.1
Free
Dated zip and unzip tool for Mac Classic
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Works on Mac Classic.
CONS: Extremely old and dated. Does not work on Intel Macs.
iPackr
4.1
Free
iPackr - Compress your files for free
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports various file formats. Drag and drop file compression. Supports older file names. Support for multi-volume drives.
CONS: Resource intensive when in operation. Limited OS support. Only supports 64-bit processors. Copies files to HDD before compressing them.
ALZip
2.2
Free
Cute and easy to use compression utility
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple to use. Very fast. Allows you to choose applications to decompress to.
CONS: Can't create RAR files.
Rar-7Z Extractor
3
Paid
A full version app for Mac, by EffectMatrix.
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
iZip
2.2
Free
Unzip and compress ZIP, RAR and ZIPX files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Compatible with ZIPX. Opens archives like a disk. Allows you to share files on files.com. Easy to use.
CONS: No previews. Only supports a few formats. Not much customisation possible.
Keka
3.2
Free
Free mutliformat compressor for Mac OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Extracts from a wide range of formats. Protect archives with passwords. Integration with context menu.
CONS: No previews of files possible. Context menu access only works in OS X.
WinZip
3.2
Trial version
Simple file zipping solution
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Cross-platform. AES encryption. Attractive user interface. One-click and drag and drop. Integration with email and cloud services.
CONS: Not an extensive list of file formats.
StuffIt Deluxe
3.9
Trial version
Powerful file compressor and expander
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports over 30 file formats. Previews archives. Plugins for iPhoto and Aperture archives. Integration with MobileMe.
CONS: Bloated compared to some compression tools.
PDF Enhancer
3.1
Trial version
Reduce the size of PDF files and improve their quality
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Hundreds of different PDF functions. Reduces PDF file sizes.
CONS: Overwhelming and poorly organised interface.
DMG Canvas
4.2
Trial version
Customise your disk images
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows easy customization of disk images. No technical knowledge needed.
CONS: Some features require registration.
Archiver
3.5
Trial version
Easy to use compressor, archiver and splitter
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports most major formats. Compresses and decompresses. Splits files.
CONS: No integration with context menu. No way to preview contents of archives.
Zipeg
2.7
Free
Browse and extract zip files
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows you to thumbnail preview zipped images. Easy to use. Supports a wide range of formats.
CONS: Previews can be slow in appearing.
SimplyRAR
3.2
Free
RAR archiver with an easy-to-use interface
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Allows right clicking of RAR archives. Easy-to-use interface.
CONS: Developer no longer in business so no support.
RarMe
4.4
Free
Adds a GUI to RAR
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Provides a useful GUI for RAR. Free to use (although developer requests donations to charity if you use it).
CONS: Not fully functional with RAR. Prone to errors. Requires RAR installing first for legal reasons.
RarMachine
2.2
Trial version
Easy-to-use RAR archiver
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Handles RAR files in Mac OS with ease. Integrated into Finder. Easy to use interface.
CONS: Doesn't compress batches of files.
TarPit
4.6
Free
Drag-and-drop TAR compression tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports drag and drop of files. Easy to use.
CONS: No progress bar.
p7zip
3
Free
Powerful command line compression tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Supports many formats. Allows you to preview contents.
CONS: No user interface.
Ez7z
2
Trial version
An easier way to use the p7zip archiver
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Provides a user interface version of p7zip. Easy to use.
CONS: Limited format support.
RAGE Webcrusher
5
Trial version
Speed up your website's loading time
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Speeds up loading times. Accepts websites from most major design apps.
CONS: Doesn't work for non self-hosted websites. Can vary in effectiveness depending on design app used.
Archiver
4
Trial version
Flexible extractor to unzip your files
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Drag and drop support. Easy to use. Supports multiple file types.
CONS: Can get messy extracting two files at once. Doesn't handle non western characters well.