7-Zip

7-Zip is a complete file compressor that allows you to package, unzip and reduce the size of your files in the simplest way. As an open source program, you will constantly find new functionalities that are ideal to make the most of a high compression rate.

One of the best free compressors for Mac

With its light interface, 7-Zip allows you to manage large batches of files without slowing down your computer's performance. By right-clicking on each folder or file, you will find a host of free options to compress or decompress items. In addition, the program supports multiple formats, including 7z, XAR, ZIP, XZ, FAT, ARJ, ISO, HFS, RAR, MBR and VHD.

High compression ratio

7-Zip offers users a high compression rate that is ideal when it comes to reducing the size of your files. What's more, the optimization of the 7z format will give you up to 70% better performance in most processes. However, do bear in mind that it will take a little longer to decompress the data afterwards.

Password protection

When it comes to protecting your data, 7-Zip even allows you to password-protect your zipped files. This means that, when extracting your files, you will have to enter the correct password in order to start the decompression process. This will prevent, in a matter of seconds, anyone from accessing the data in question.

Download 7-Zip for Mac and enjoy all the possibilities offered by one of the best free file compressors on the market. The simplicity when executing any action, the wide compatibility and AES-256 encryption are other key reasons to choose this program for your file compressing or decompressing needs.