Create an encrypted ZIP archive and prompt for Destination
This is a StuffIt droplet utility that creates encrypted ZIP archives with password protection. It functions as a drag-and-drop tool that accepts files, prompts the user to specify a destination folder, and then generates a password-protected ZIP file containing the selected content. StuffIt was historically the standard compression and archiving tool for Mac users, and this particular utility automates the encryption process for users who need to securely package and share sensitive files. The app is most useful for professionals and individuals who regularly need to create password-protected archives without manually navigating compression dialogs.
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1 suggestionStuffIt and its related tools were last maintained by Smith Micro Software, which discontinued active development years ago. No native Apple Silicon or Universal Binary version of this droplet utility has been released. The StuffIt brand is now effectively abandoned, with no ongoing support or planned updates from the original developer. Since Rosetta 2 will eventually be deprecated, users should migrate to modern native alternatives. The best replacement is macOS's built-in Archive Utility paired with command-line encryption (using `zip` with the `-e` flag or `openssl`), or the free and actively maintained 7-Zip (available via Homebrew or direct download) which creates password-protected archives natively on Apple Silicon and supports both ZIP and superior compression formats. For users who prefer a GUI, The Unarchiver paired with free encryption tools like Encrypto offers a similar workflow with full Apple Silicon support. Both options provide equivalent functionality without relying on legacy software.
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