maczip ☆

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Description:
Utility to open, create and modify archive files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: archive zip compression file-manager utility productivity

Install: brew install --cask maczip

About:
MacZip is a graphical interface for the command-line Zip and Unzip utilities, designed to simplify archive management on macOS. It allows users to create, extract, and modify ZIP archives through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, bridging the gap between native macOS archive formats and the ubiquitous ZIP standard. The tool is particularly valuable for users who need to handle password-protected archives or batch operations without using the terminal.

Key Features:

Drag-and-drop interface for creating and extracting archives
Support for password-protected (encrypted) ZIP files
Integration with macOS Finder context menus
Ability to repair corrupted ZIP archives
Batch processing capabilities for multiple files

Use Cases:

Creating password-protected archives for secure file sharing
Extracting ZIP files while preserving macOS metadata and resource forks
Converting between different archive formats or compression levels
Repairing damaged ZIP archives recovered from incomplete downloads

Alternatives:

Keka – More comprehensive archive tool supporting multiple formats (7z, RAR, TAR) with a modern UI
The Unarchiver – Lightweight extraction-focused tool with broader format support but limited creation features
macOS built-in Archive Utility – Native solution with basic functionality but lacks advanced features like password protection or repair

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