: You can open over 30 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, etc.). To extract, simply drag files out of the BetterZip window into a Finder folder.
: When creating archives, you can set rules to exclude specific file types (like system files or thumbnails) to keep the archive clean for Windows users. Basic Troubleshooting
: Create new archives by dragging files into the BetterZip interface. Unlike the built-in macOS Archive Utility, you can add, delete, or rename files inside an existing archive without re-compressing the whole folder. BetterZip 4.2.1 (1439)
: This version allows you to skip the interface entirely for simple tasks. You can set it to automatically extract archives to a specific folder or move the original archive to the trash once finished. Advanced Tools
: Organize your most-used archive folders in the sidebar for quick access. : You can open over 30 archive formats
: You can create "Presets" for common tasks. For example, a "Web Backup" preset could be configured to always use a specific password, high compression, and strip out Mac-specific files (like .DS_Store ).
: BetterZip can open RAR files natively, but to create them, you typically need to install the separate rar command-line tool and link it in BetterZip's preferences. Basic Troubleshooting : Create new archives by dragging
: You can add BetterZip to your macOS "Services" menu (right-click in Finder) to "Extract with BetterZip" or "Compress with Preset" instantly.