p7zip 9.04
- License
- Free (GPL) Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Powerful command line compression tool
- PROS: Supports many formats, Allows you to preview contents
- CONS: No user interface
File Compression
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ALZip 1.1
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Cute and easy to use compression utility
- PROS: Simple to use, Very fast, Allows you to choose applications to decompress to
- CONS: Can't create RAR files
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RAR Expander Beta 4 0.8.5
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Extract RAR files for free
- PROS: Simple and stable, Supports single and multi part archives, Zips and unzips files
- CONS: Limited to RAR files, Can't restore corrupted files
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Keka 1.0.3
- License
- Free (GPL) Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Free mutliformat compressor for Mac OS X
- 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
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EZ 7z 0.54
- License
- Free Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Compress and decompress files in 7z format
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BetterZip 2.3.1
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Compress zip and tar archives
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StuffIt 2011 15.0.2
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
The most popular compression tool for Mac
- PROS: Good compression rates, Can encrypt files, Handles over 30 different formats
- CONS: Compression only
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Smart Zipper Pro 3.60
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Smart Zipper Pro for Mac OS X
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Pacifist 3.2
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Super versatile compression and extraction tool
- PROS: Handles a wide range of file types, Excellent for rolling-back updates
- CONS: Rolling back updates with Pacify can pose security risks
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StuffIt Deluxe 2011 15.0.2
- License
- Trial version Download
- Language
- English
- Platform
- mac
Powerful file compressor and expander
- PROS: Supports over 30 file formats, Previews archives , Plugins for iPhoto and Aperture archives, Integration with MobileMe
- CONS: Bloated compared to some compression tools
