The Unarchiver
MacOpen Any Archive File on Mac
Overview
The Unarchiver is a free, open-source Mac app that handles nearly all archive formats—ZIP, RAR, 7z, Tar, StuffIt, LZH, and more. It integrates smoothly with macOS, letting you extract files via double-click, no extra steps needed. Unlike Apple’s default Archive Utility, it supports password-protected archives and multi-part files. Lightweight and fast, it focuses on simplicity: no bloat, just reliable extraction. Ideal for users fed up with incompatible formats or missing advanced features in the built-in tool.
Key Features
- Supports 40+ archive formats
- Password-protected & multi-part archive handling
- Seamless macOS Finder integration
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free and open-source
- ⊕ No bloat or ads
- ⊕ Wide compatibility with rare formats
Cons
- ⊖ Does not create archives (extraction only)