File Compression (52 programs)

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.
Smart Zipper Pro
3.4
Trial version
Smart Zipper Pro for Mac OS X
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.
Express Zip Mac Compression Software
4.3
Trial version
Express Zip Mac File Compression Software
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
StuffIt Expander 16
4.5
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.
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.
Rar-7Z Extractor
3
Paid
A full version app for Mac, by EffectMatrix.
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
TarPit
4.6
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.
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.
RarMe
4.4
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.
Flash Optimizer
3.5
Trial version
Reduce compression time for SWF files without losing quality
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
Untar
1.8
Free
File uncompression utility for Mac
License
Free 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.
Damage Isolation
5
Free
Convert DMG images formats to ISO
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Compress
3.9
Free
Pick a compression method, any method
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.
EZ 7z
3.4
Free
Compress and decompress files in 7z format
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
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.