BetterZip
Universal version latest seen at v5.4.2 · Reported by 40 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (13):
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BetterZip is a feature-rich archive utility for macOS that lets you inspect, create, extract, and manage compressed files without fully unpacking them. It supports a wide range of formats including ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, ISO, and many others, and integrates deeply with Finder through a context menu, Quick Look extension for preview sidebar previews, and drag-and-drop support. Power users appreciate its ability to selectively extract files from large archives, add or remove items from existing archives, encrypt with AES-256 passwords, and strip Mac-specific metadata for cross-platform compatibility. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionBetterZip has shipped a Universal Binary (native Apple Silicon plus Intel support in a single package) since version 5.1, released in 2021. If you are still running the Intel-only version under Rosetta, updating to the current native build is straightforward. Download the latest installer directly from macitbetter.com or betterzip.com — the default download automatically serves the Universal Binary on all Macs, and macOS will transparently use the Apple Silicon code path on M-series Macs. After updating, your existing archives, preferences, and Finder integration will carry over without any manual migration needed. You will see noticeably faster performance and improved battery life during archive operations compared to the Rosetta version.
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