Create archives in popular formats, protect private files with a password, and keep your files organized with a simple, streamlined experience designed for modern macOS.
Easy file compression
Drag and drop files or folders into the app, or choose Add Items. Combine multiple items into one archive or create separate archives for each item. Choose where to save your archives and give them your preferred names.
Popular archive formats
Create ZIP, TAR, GZIP (.tar.gz), and BZIP2 (.tar.bz2) archives, as well as compressed disk images (.dmg). Choose the format that best suits your needs.
Clean archives
When you compress files or prepare them to email, Compress Files can omit Finder files such as .DS_Store and Mac-specific file attributes. That helps you share cleaner archives with Windows and Linux users. Archives you keep for yourself retain those Mac files.
Password protection
Protect your private files with password-encrypted ZIP archives or encrypted disk images. Encrypted disk images use AES-256 encryption and appear as a volume on your desktop when opened, ready for you to access and manage your files.
Email attachments made easy
Create an archive using your preferred format and settings, then open a new email message with the archive attached. You can also omit unnecessary Mac-specific files before sharing.
Keep your files organized
Archive files you rarely use to keep them organized and out of the way. Compress Files saves compressed copies in your Archived Files folder or another location of your choice. You can also move the original files to the Trash after compressing, emailing, or archiving.
Built for modern macOS
Completely rewritten for modern macOS, Compress Files combines a refreshed interface with a straightforward workflow for everyday file compression and archiving.