YemuZip
YemuZip is a file compression utility for macOS that lets users quickly compress files into ZIP format using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It supports configurable metadata handling, allowing users to preserve or strip macOS metadata depending on whether the archive will be shared with Windows or Linux systems. ZIP is a widely compatible format supported across all major operating systems, making YemuZip useful for anyone who needs to share compressed files across platforms or reduce file sizes for storage and transfer.
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1 suggestionYemuZip was discontinued by its developer, Yellow Mug Software, with the last release (version 2.5) dating to 2015. The app is compiled for Intel x86 architecture only and there is no native Apple Silicon build. Since Apple will remove Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), YemuZip will stop launching entirely on that release — less than 27 months from today. Modern macOS includes built-in ZIP compression via the Finder (right-click any file and choose "Compress"), which covers the core use case without a separate utility. If you need an actively maintained replacement with native Apple Silicon support, The Unarchiver is a free, widely used archiving tool that handles ZIP and many other formats; alternatively, Keka (free or paid with extra features) and BetterZip (paid) are both current and native options. We recommend migrating to your preferred alternative soon rather than waiting until closer to the September 2028 deadline.
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