File Compression (52 programs)

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
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
YemuZip
3.7
Free
A free program for Mac, by Yellow Mug Software.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Doxillion Free Mac Document Converter
3.8
Free
Simple Document Converting Software
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Rar-7Z Extractor
3
Paid
A full version app for Mac, by EffectMatrix
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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
RarMe
2
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
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
Express Zip Plus
2
Paid
Premium file archiver
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
pdfCompress
1.9
Trial version
Reduce the size of your PDF files instantly
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Reduces Pdf files very quickly and simply, Easy to use, Variable compression ratios
CONS: Doesn't reduce the size by large amount
Compress Files
5
Trial version
Compress and send any file via email
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Great for exchanging files with PCs, Omit Mac specific files
CONS: Limited information, Progress bar
StuffIt Expander 16
2
Free
Expand Compressed StuffIt Archives Into Files You Can Use.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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
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
GUI Tar
2
Free
Decompress or compress TAR, GZ, BZ, ZIP and more
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to extract and compress, Works with multiple directories
CONS: No progress bar
EdgeSounds RatHole Archiver
4.6
Free
Compress audio archives
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
TarPit
2
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
Damage Isolation
5
Free
Convert DMG images formats to ISO
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
FreeDMG
3.3
Free
Drag and drop disk imaging on the fly
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
iShrink
4.5
Trial version
Compress and decompress up to 4 file formats
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Ziplight Spotlight Plugin
5
Free
Search ZIP files with Spotlight
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Free and fast, Integrates perfectly with Spotlight
CONS: Doesn't search the contents of files