the-unarchiver ☆

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Description:
Unpacks archive files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.3.9,147,1742287964@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: unarchiver compression file-utility macos rar

Install: brew install --cask the-unarchiver

About:
The Unarchiver is a versatile utility for macOS that handles the extraction of numerous archive formats, including RAR, 7z, Zip, and Tar. It integrates seamlessly with the native Finder, allowing users to simply double-click archive files to unpack them. Its primary value is providing broad format support and ease of use for managing compressed files.

Key Features:

Supports a vast range of archive formats (RAR, 7z, Zip, Tar, etc.)
Seamless integration with macOS Finder for one-click extraction
Handles filename encoding issues for international archives
Free and open-source

Use Cases:

Extracting files from archives downloaded from the internet
Opening legacy or non-native archive formats like RAR
Unpacking multiple files quickly without launching a separate app

Alternatives:

Keka – Keka offers both extraction and creation of archives with a focus on privacy.
macOS built-in Archive Utility – Native support is limited to common formats like Zip and doesn't handle RAR.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm	4.3.9,147,1742287964	0	VERSION_BUMP	ecae340e