In this article, we look at how to compress and decompress files on a Mac and the ways you can do that with different formats.
The latest version of Decompressor is 1.1 on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for File Managers in the System Tools category. The app is developed by Rocky Sand Studio Ltd. And its user rating is 2.8 out of 5. WinRAR is a popular and effective file compressor and decompressor. License: Shareware OS: Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10. Download Decompressor for macOS 10.10 or later and enjoy it on your Mac. - Over 500.000 downloads worldwide - Decompressor is the perfect tool to quickly extract all common archive file formats (Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip and much more).
RAR vs. ZIP files: What is the difference?
Everyone knows what a ZIP file is. Once you've made a folder, you click on File and scroll down to “Compress “[file name]” and that turns whatever folder you’re compressing into a ZIP file.
Wherever you send it, whether someone is using a macOS device or Windows — or other operating system — a ZIP folder can be decompressed and opened. It is one of the most convenient ways to send large files in a single folder, usually through email or messenger platforms.
Some email systems, such as Gmail, limit the file size, so if something is too large they convert the contents into a Google Drive folder. And ZIP folders can be uploaded and shared using file-transfer systems and cloud-storage solutions.
Easy, right?
Yes, in most cases — unless the files have been corrupted or for some reason the receiving computer can’t decompress them — ZIPs work everywhere, on every device. ZIP files can be created and decompressed using native macOS systems that have worked this way since the file format was created.
One of the reasons ZIPs are so easy to create and unzip is they proprietary software was released into the public domain in 1989. Making ZIPs open-source, so that every operating system creator in the world could bake this into file formatting. Hence, how useful ZIPs are and why most people use them for sending and receiving large files on Mac’s.
A RAR file, on the other hand, is a little different.
RAR files are, in many ways, more secure. RAR files are a proprietary archive format (file prefixes usually look like .rar). RAR files are named after the Russian developer who created this format, and it stands for: Roshal ARchive files.
RAR files also benefit from being able to compress much larger amounts of data. It is said they can compress up to one billion gigabytes (also known as an exabyte). They compress and transmit more quickly. RAR files are more secure, can be password protected (as can ZIPs) and even encrypted, using AES-256 encryption.
How to compress and decompress RAR files on a Mac?
RAR files are more complicated to compress and decompress.
With RAR files being the result of proprietary software, you need to download software to create and decompress RAR files on your Mac. Apple’s Archive Utility does not support RAR, so you need to find another way to work with these files.
One option is The Unarchiver, a free third-party macOS app.
With this, a MacPaw app, you can open RAR on Mac. It’s times more powerful than the native macOS utility and supports infinitely more archive formats. Download and install The Unarchiver. It’s free and there is no need for in-app purchases. Now whenever you want to send or receive a RAR file, use The Unarchiver to compress and decompress these files. It really is as easy as that! Over time, ZIP and RAR files can take up space. This can slow your Mac down. Or maybe you’ve lost a file and want to find it again. We've got a solution for those problems.
How to find your hidden archives?
Sometimes we download an archive, unpack it and then forget to delete the archive. Over time, they occupy more and more space and clutter up our hard drive. Here is a tip on how to find and delete ZIP, RAR and other files that you don't need anymore.
- Firstly, get CleanMyMac X (Download a free version here)
- Now click Large & Old files
- Next sort the results by Archives: this will show hidden and forgotten ZIP and RAR files;
- Either delete or unzip/decompress them and free up some space.
As you can see, I’ve found 6.6 GB worth of archives on my Mac.
Something else CleanMyMac X can do is find hidden files with the Space Lens feature. This way, you can more easily find what you've been looking for. It’s also a convenient way to clear out files that are taking up too much space when they're not needed anymore.
CleanMyMac X is a useful Mac performance improvement app. It can get your Mac running as good as new again. Creating more space and improving how other apps and the operating system performs, with maintenance scripts and other handy tools.
Written by Rocky Sand Studio Ltd.
- Category: Utilities
- Release date: 2016-01-20
- Licence: Free
- Software version: 1.1
- File size: 4.89 MB
- Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista and Mac OS X 10.10
Key Features
Latest Version: 1.1
Rated 4.5/5 By 2,868 People
What does Decompressor do? --- Over 500.000 downloads worldwide ---Decompressor is the perfect tool to quickly extract all common archive file formats (Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip and much more).Highlighted Features:- Batch decompression of archives- Supports password-protected archives- Notifications- Customizable appearanceWe'd like to know how to improve our apps, contact us at Rocky Sand Studio http://www.rockysandstudio.com
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PC Compactibility/Requirements for Installation
Compactible OS list:- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
Requirements for MacOS Installation
Intel, 64-bit processor, OS X 10.7 or later.
Compactible OS list:- OS X 10.10: Yosemite
- OS X 10.11: El Capitan
- macOS 10.12: Sierra
- macOS 10.13: High Sierra
- macOS 10.14: Mojave8
- macOS 10.15: Catalina
Decompressor - how do I download the app on PC?
If you want to download the software on your pc or mac, you could either first visit the Mac store or Windows AppStore and search for the app OR you can easily use any of the download links we provided above under the 'Download and Install' header section to download the application
Decompressor - Is it safe to download?
Yes. The app is 100 percent (100%) safe to download and Install. Our download links are from safe sources and are frequently virus scanned to protect you
- By MsCali DQuick, Fast, and EfficientI’ve tried using a number of free to lite RAR file extractors and this one by far is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I needed to quickly open an Adboe Premier file that was shared with me via Google Drive from a PC user on my Mac and did so in under 5 min inclusive of the time it took to install the Decompressor app on my computer. The other apps I’ve tried either just didn’t work or took forever to extract files. Needless to say I’ve removed all of those as I have settled on this one. Also the fact that its in the App store gives me the security to know that Developer wise its passed Apple’s test which is good enough for me! Save yourself the headache of other extractors and get the one that actually works. And its free!
- By cuchi73Easy and fastI had trouble with .rar files all the time, always asking people to send me .zip instead. Until I found this app, I love it! Super fast and easy to use (just drag and drop and your’re done). My only question is why is it still an external app; at this point it should come by default with any Mac computer.
- By Charlie BartNovice at this but I like it so far (3 days)I am truly a novice at this and trust in the recomemdatios of sources I consider valuable. I have not had enough experience with the program to fully appreciate its full value. My computer is still working well with a couple of new programs such as Disc Diag which actually found and removed 1.6 gigabits of useless old files which seems to have sped my computer up significantly. I am looking forward to learning more about Decompressor and the other programs I have installed. Thank you.
- By DaBunksterWho’s Paying For These Reviews?I see everyone raving about this tool and wonder who paid them? I had reloaded my iMac and forgot what other FREE tool I had used. I downloaded this tool and it would not work on simple set of archives I had, instead it kept throwing an error. In addition, I kept getting asked to buy one of their other products and found this very annoying. Took the time to figure out what I had used in the past, found it in the app store, downloaded it and viola! It worked on my archive set with no issues. This tool is only good at trying to sell you other products. No thanks…