BetterZip is a powerful compression utility that lets you handle archives like a pro. Create, extract, and manage compressed files in over 30 formats—including ZIP, RAR, 7-ZIP, and ISO—all without leaving the app. Work directly inside archives to view, edit, add, delete, and rename files in seconds, with no need to unpack anything.

Why Choose BetterZip?

Effortless Archive Management
Work with your archives more efficiently. View and organize all your files in a clean, intuitive interface. Delete files directly from archives, preview them with Quick Look, and rename or move items without repacking—saving you time and storage space.

Comprehensive Format Support
Over 30 compression formats give you the flexibility to handle virtually any archive type. Whether you're working with common formats like ZIP and RAR or less familiar ones like SIT/SITX and winmail.dat files, BetterZip handles them all seamlessly. Extract ISO disk images with confidence.

Military-Grade Security
Protect sensitive files with AES-256 encryption. Automatically encrypt your archives when creating them, and use the built-in password generator to create strong, complex passwords instantly. Keep your data safe whether you're storing or sharing it.

Smart Organization Features
Add notes and comments directly to ZIP and RAR archives so you always know what's inside. Seamlessly integrate BetterZip into your workflow with AppleScript support and Finder integration, making it work exactly how you want it to.

Perfect for professionals, creators, and anyone who works with files daily. BetterZip turns archive management from a chore into a streamlined part of your workflow.

What's New:

BetterZip 6.0 — Key New Features Main Capabilities

New Interface:

• Browse archives in icon and column views (like Finder)
• Modern design and reorganized settings
• Full-screen image viewer

Archive Management:

• Collect Mode — gather files into an archive directly from Finder via clipboard
• Standard copy/paste functionality (Cmd+C in Finder, Cmd+V in BetterZip)
• Powerful filters by size, age, name, and file path
• Improved conflict resolution when adding/extracting

Automation:

• Support for macOS Shortcuts and App Intents
• Run scripts after successful archive creation/extraction
• BetterTouchTool Launcher plugin
• Command-line helper tool

Security & Indexing:

• Spotlight indexing of filenames within archives
• Create and compare archive hashes
• Support for RAR recovery volumes

Enhancements

• Estimated remaining time for operations
• File renaming options during extraction (Windows compatibility)
• Flat extraction option without folder structure
• Export/import presets
• Rename archives from window title bar
• Full preview support for HTML and web archives
• Better logging system with clickable file links
• Performance/energy consumption settings
• Improved keyboard navigation and drag-and-drop for file paths

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