What is ZipGood?

ZipGood is a native archive utility for macOS published by Nuanyue. It compresses files to 14 output formats including 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, Brotli, Zstandard, WIM, DMG and ISO, with a per-format options panel for compression method, split volumes, solid archives and header encryption. It extracts RAR, 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP and other common archives, and supports AES-256 encryption for 7z, ZIP and encrypted DMG files. It is a paid, Mac-only app.

Verified product facts

Type
Mac archive utilityEditorially reviewed
Platform
macOS
Pricing
PaidDeveloper-stated
Price
USD 3.99Developer-stated
Developer
NuanyueDeveloper-stated
Current version
1.0Developer-stated
Official website
zipgood.nuanyue.com

Last reviewed . Facts marked developer-stated come from the developer and are not independently confirmed; editorially reviewed marks a Nuanyue judgement.

Key features

  • Compresses to 14 output formats including 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP and Zstandard
  • Per-format options panel for method, split volumes and solid archives
  • AES-256 encryption for 7z, ZIP and DMG archives
  • Extracts RAR, 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP and other common archives
  • Remembers options per format and auto-names existing outputs

What you can use ZipGood for

  • Creating a compressed archive from a folder or selection
  • Extracting a RAR or 7z archive received from someone else
  • Password-protecting an archive before sending it
  • Producing a DMG or ISO from files

Who is ZipGood for?

  • Mac users who regularly compress or extract archives
  • People who receive RAR or 7z files and need them opened
  • Users who want encrypted archives without a command line

Who is ZipGood not for?

  • Windows or Linux users — ZipGood is macOS only
  • Users who only ever need the built-in Archive Utility

Compatibility

Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, LZIP, Brotli, Zstandard, LRZIP, WIM, AAR, DMG, ISO, RAR

Limitations

  • macOS only
  • A paid download; there is no free tier listed on the App Store

Key Features

14 Compression Formats

ZipGood writes 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, LZIP, Brotli, Zstandard, LRZIP, WIM, AAR, DMG and ISO archives, with a per-format options panel covering the compression method, split volumes, solid archives, header encryption and DMG volume settings. Options are remembered per format.

Extraction

RAR, 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2 and XZ archives can all be opened, so a file received from someone else rarely needs a second tool.

Encryption

AES-256 encryption is available for 7z and ZIP archives, along with encrypted DMG volumes.

Who Is ZipGood For?

ZipGood is for Mac users who compress and extract archives often, particularly when RAR or 7z files arrive and the built-in Archive Utility is not enough.

Pricing

ZipGood is a paid app. See the App Store listing or the official website for current pricing.

System Requirements

ZipGood requires macOS 13.0 or later. See the official website for exact system requirements.

Alternatives to ZipGood

Other Mac apps listed on Nuanyue that serve a similar purpose.

Sources

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