BetterZip
BetterZip lets you quickly inspect archives without first extracting their contents. Extract Only Files You Really Need: If you only...
- Intel, 64-bit processor
- macOS 13.5 or later
Description
BetterZip lets you quickly inspect archives without first extracting their contents.
• Extract Only Files You Really Need: If you only need a few files or folders from a larger archive, you don’t have to extract the whole thing. Simply drag the files you need from the BetterZip window to any Finder window or the desktop.
• Open Archives Without Extracting: Not only can BetterZip open archives without first extracting them but you can also search for a file using the iTunes-like interface. BetterZip can open and extract archives with the most common formats: ZIP, SIT, TAR, XAR, GZip, BZip2, RAR, 7-Zip, CPIO, ARJ, LZH/LHA, JAR, WAR, CAB, ISO, CHM, RPM, DEB, NSIS, BIN, HQX.
• Create Archives: Simply drag files and folders from your hard drives, disks, or network places into your new zip file. You no longer have to copy all the files into a temporary folder first. The supported formats are ZIP, TAR, GZip and BZip2 compressed TAR, XAR, 7-ZIP, and RAR (using the external RAR commandline tool). Large archives can also be split.
• Protect Your Data: BetterZip can protect your data with a password and create WinZip compatible AES-256 encrypted archives. 7-zip and rar archives can also be protected.
• Update Archives: Add new or updated files to existing archives. Remove any file or folder from an archive, or even move files around inside the archive as if it were a normal folder.
• Make Archives Compatible: Strip Mac specific files and resource forks from archives for best compatibility with systems like Windows or Linux.
WHAT’S NEW
Version 6.0.5:
• Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
REQUIREMENTS
• Intel, 64-bit processor
• macOS 13.5 or later
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Size
– 26.7MB
Previous Versions
Editor-checked details
Best for advanced archive inspection, editing, batch work and automation; Keka or the system tool is enough for basic ZIP extraction. Checked against official downloads, history, help and docs
Pros
- Preview and edit archives without fully extracting them.
- Rich format, encryption, filter, preset and automation support.
- Native on Intel and Apple silicon.
Cons
- BetterZip 6 requires macOS 13.5+.
- More configuration than a basic extractor.
- Normal Mode can use substantial temporary space for huge files.
Installation steps
- Installation steps:
- Open the download and move BetterZip to Applications.
- Enable Finder, Quick Look or Share extensions as needed.
- Install the CLI only through BetterZip > Install Command-Line Tool.
Uninstallation steps
- Uninstall the command-line tool from the BetterZip menu first.
- Quit BetterZip and move it to Trash.
- For a thorough cleanup, remove its user Library/Services items and com.macitbetter.betterzip.plist.
Common errors and fixes
- Updater says read-only volume: ensure BetterZip is in Applications; official help also documents clearing quarantine attributes.
- Finder extension issue: check extension settings and disable it on external drives if needed.
- Large archive uses extra disk space: Normal Mode stages files in a temp folder; consider Direct Mode.
- Apps packed with 6.0 may have broken symlinks: re-pack with 6.0.1 or later.
What changed in this version
- No verifiable itemized 6.0.3 note is public. Record version/SHA-256 and retest ZIP/7z/TAR creation/extraction, encryption, preview, Finder services, non-Latin filenames and damaged-archive handling.
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