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BetterZip

brew install --cask betterzip v5.4.2

Create and extract archives with a preview of contents before extracting.

Why you might care

BetterZip lets you peek inside ZIP, RAR, 7z, and other archive formats before extracting, edit archives without re-compressing, and verify archive integrity—useful if you frequently work with archives or need to selectively extract files. The preview feature saves time managing large or unknown archives.

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