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The Unarchiver

Open almost any archive format.

by MacPaw Utilities Free
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About The Unarchiver

The Unarchiver extracts RAR, 7z, Lha, StuffIt and dozens of legacy formats, and handles foreign file names properly.

Install The Unarchiver

Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:

Homebrew brew install --cask the-unarchiver
Mac App Store CLI mas install 425424353

Questions about The Unarchiver

Is The Unarchiver free?

Yes. The Unarchiver is free to download and use.

Where can I download The Unarchiver for Mac?

Download The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (theunarchiver.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

Can I install The Unarchiver from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask the-unarchiver. With Mac App Store CLI, run mas install 425424353.

Which macOS version does The Unarchiver need?

The Mac App Store version of The Unarchiver requires macOS 10.13 or later.

What are good alternatives to The Unarchiver?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Keka (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source) and iStat Menus (one-time purchase).

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