File Compression (52 programs)

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
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
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
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
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
Pacifist
3.4
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
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
BetterZip
3.2
Trial version
Compress zip and tar archives
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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
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
ALZip
2.3
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 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
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
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
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
Hamster Archiver
3.6
Free
Free archive utility for OS X
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use, Supports most major formats, Supports drag and drop
CONS: Not many options, Stays in foreground
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
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
Express Zip Mac Compression Software
4.3
Trial version
Express Zip Mac File Compression Software
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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