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File Compression (52 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free and fast. Integrates perfectly with Spotlight.
    CONS: Doesn't search the contents of files.
  2. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Provides a user interface version of p7zip. Easy to use.
    CONS: Limited format support.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. 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.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to extract and compress. Works with multiple directories.
    CONS: No progress bar.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: More extensive version of Express Zip File Compression. More extensive version of Express Zip File Compression. Multi-part split ZIP archives feature. Protect ZIP files with password.
    CONS: Some files take a long while to compress. Some compressed files are corrupted.
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  14. PROS: Great file format compatibility. Native Mac OS X support. Sleek interface. Includes various legacy features.
    CONS: Poor compression compatibility. Somewhat slow. Some features can be confusing. Hit-and-miss help files.
  15. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows easy customization of disk images. No technical knowledge needed.
    CONS: Some features require registration.
  16. 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.
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Great for exchanging files with PCs. Omit Mac specific files.
    CONS: Limited information. Progress bar.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports drag and drop of files. Easy to use.
    CONS: No progress bar.
  19. PROS: Compresses Flash files up to 60-70%. Easy to launch and use. Speeds up website loading times.
    CONS: Compressions involves slight loss of quality.

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