Archiver

What is Archiver?

Archiver is a macOS utility for working with compressed files and archives. It helps users open, extract, create, and convert common archive types such as ZIP, RAR, and 7z, making it useful for everyday file sharing, downloads, backups, and storage tasks. The app also supports previewing archive contents before extraction, which can save time when you only need to inspect a package or pull out specific files. For people who handle large files, Archiver includes options for splitting and combining archives, and it supports password-protected encrypted archives for protected transfers and storage. It is designed for Mac users who want a dedicated archive tool beyond Finder’s basic built-in compression features. Archiver is published by Mapache Softworks GmbH.

Key features

• Open and extract many archive formats including ZIP, RAR, and 7z
• Create new archives in several common compression formats
• Preview archive contents before extracting files
• Convert archives from one format to another
• Split large files or archives into smaller parts
• Combine split archive parts back into a single file
• Open password-protected encrypted archives
• Adjust compression levels for supported archive formats

Safety overview

Status: Safe

Archiver is a standard file utility for macOS. It needs access to the files and folders you choose so it can compress or extract them, which is normal for this type of app. If you open archives from untrusted sources, treat the extracted contents with the same caution you would use for any download, especially apps, scripts, or documents that may contain active content.

Recommendation: Keep Archiver if you regularly open or create compressed files on your Mac. Remove it only if you no longer need a dedicated archive tool and are satisfied with macOS built-in compression features or another archive app.

Common paths

• /Applications/Archiver.app

Related apps

• Keka
• The Unarchiver
• Renamer

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