Extractor
Extractor is a macOS archive utility from FIPLAB that helps you open and unpack compressed files with drag-and-drop and batch extraction.
What is Extractor?
Extractor is a Mac archive utility for opening and unpacking compressed files. It helps users quickly extract downloaded archives, shared project bundles, and other compressed folders without extra setup. On macOS, the app supports drag-and-drop extraction from Finder, opening archives through the app window, and setting the app as the default handler for supported archive files. It also supports batch extraction, password-protected archives, and completion notifications, which makes it useful for everyday file handling as well as larger cleanup or transfer tasks. Extractor follows the system Light and Dark appearance, fitting naturally into typical Mac workflows.
Key features
- Extract a range of archive file types on macOS
- Open archives by dragging and dropping them into the app window
- Batch extract multiple archives in one go
- Work with password-protected archive files
- Set the app as the default opener for supported archive formats
- Get notifications when extraction is complete
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Extractor performs a normal file-utility role on Mac by reading archive files and writing the extracted contents to a destination you choose. Access to files and folders is expected for this purpose. The main practical precaution is to open archives from sources you trust, especially when they contain apps, scripts, or unfamiliar documents.
Recommendation: Keep Extractor if you regularly open ZIP, RAR, or other archive files and want a dedicated extraction tool on your Mac. If you do not use it, removing it should only affect your ability to open archives with this app and any file associations you set for it.
Common paths
/Applications/Extractor.app
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.fiplab.extractor
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