Betterzip 4.2.1 (1439) May 2026

: Create new archives by dragging files into the BetterZip interface. Unlike the built-in macOS Archive Utility, you can add, delete, or rename files inside an existing archive without re-compressing the whole folder.

: This version allows you to skip the interface entirely for simple tasks. You can set it to automatically extract archives to a specific folder or move the original archive to the trash once finished. Advanced Tools BetterZip 4.2.1 (1439)

: Organize your most-used archive folders in the sidebar for quick access. : Create new archives by dragging files into

: Use the built-in Quick Look integration to see the contents of files inside an archive (like a PDF or image) without unzipping them. Key Features in Version 4.2 You can set it to automatically extract archives

: You can open over 30 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, etc.). To extract, simply drag files out of the BetterZip window into a Finder folder.

: If you cannot save changes to an archive, ensure it isn't currently open in another app and that you have "Write" permissions for that folder.

: BetterZip can open RAR files natively, but to create them, you typically need to install the separate rar command-line tool and link it in BetterZip's preferences.