File Compression (52 programs)

UnRarX
3.2
Free
Free file extraction tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Lightweight. Malware detector. Automatic updater. User-friendly user interface. Drag-and-drop functionality.
CONS: Inconsistent updates. Doesn't construct RAR files due to the inability of the Mac OS.
The Unarchiver
3.7
Free
Open Archived Files in Seconds
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Straightforward installation. Supports a wide variety of archive file formats. Free to use. Opens your archive files fast.
CONS: Sometimes cannot open two files at once. Slightly lackluster interface.
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 Expander
3.3
Free
The most popular file expander and decoder for Macs
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Drag and drop interface. Over 30 supported formats. 512 and AES 256-bit encryption.
CONS: Installs a lot of extra components. Doesn't archive - only decompresses.
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.
Pacifist
3.5
Trial version
Super versatile compression and extraction tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Handles a wide range of file types. Excellent for rolling-back updates.
CONS: Rolling back updates with Pacify can pose security risks.
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.
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.
StuffIt
3.1
Trial version
The most popular compression tool for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Good compression rates. Can encrypt files. Handles over 30 different formats.
CONS: Compression only.
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.
iZip
2.1
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.
BetterZip
3.2
Trial version
Compress zip and tar archives
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
RAR Expander
2.9
Trial version
Extract RAR files for free
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Simple and stable. Supports single and multi part archives. Zips and unzips files.
CONS: Limited to RAR files. Can't restore corrupted files.
DMG to ISO Converter for Mac
3.5
Trial version
Best DMG to ISO Converter for Mac users to convert DMG files to ISO disk images
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
7zX
2.8
Free
7zip archives and more in a click
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Free to use. Works with several major compression formats. Doesn't require installation to unzip. Allows passwords.
CONS: Doesn't have a GUI - requires dragging and dropping of files. No batch processing.
Dr. Unarchiver
3.9
Free
Free App for Software Users
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Only app of its kind. Supports a wide range of archive formats.
CONS: Only available to Mac users. The app format is rather bland.
EZ 7z
3.4
Free
Compress and decompress files in 7z format
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Express Zip Mac Compression Software
4.3
Trial version
Express Zip Mac File Compression Software
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Smart Zipper Pro
3.4
Trial version
Smart Zipper Pro for Mac OS X
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac