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Extract Any Archive.
Instantly.

The free, private unarchiver for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 37 formats. Zero tracking.

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Works across Mac, iPhone & iPadNative Swift appNo subscriptions

Free download. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.

Free & OpenmacOS NativeNo Permissions NeededLightweight & Fast37 Formats

PROBLEM / SOLUTION

macOS was never built to handle every archive.

The built-in Archive Utility only extracts ZIP files. Everything else requires command line tools, paid apps, or web-based extractors that upload your files to unknown servers. UnFox extracts 37 formats locally with zero configuration.

Without UnFox

ZIP is the only format macOS handles natively.

RAR, 7Z, and TAR require separate terminal commands.

No progress feedback during extraction.

Archive contents hidden until fully extracted.

With UnFox

One app extracts all 37 archive formats instantly.

Drag and drop any archive with full Finder integration.

Real time progress bar with Dock badge percentage.

Preview every file inside an archive before extracting.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Everything you need to extract any archive, built into one app.

UnFox combines comprehensive format support with an interface that gets out of your way.

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Password Support

Extract password protected ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives with clear error feedback when credentials are incorrect.

Learn about password protected archives
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Drag and Drop

Drop archives onto the app window, or right click any file in Finder and select "Extract with UnFox" from the context menu.

Learn about Finder integration
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Real Time Progress

Track extraction with a smooth progress bar and live Dock badge percentage. Cancel any time with automatic cleanup.

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Privacy First

No analytics, no crash reporting, no network calls. Every file operation runs locally on your device. Designed in Switzerland.

Read the privacy policy
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Extraction History

Browse past extractions sorted by date. Each record shows the archive name, format, file count, and total size.

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QuickLook Preview

Preview extracted files instantly on iPhone and iPad. Tap any file to view its contents without leaving the app.

View all features in detail

FORMAT SUPPORT

37 formats. One universal app.

ZIP and RAR are just the beginning. UnFox extracts every major archive and compression format natively.

Archive Formats

.zip.rar.7z.iso.dmg.cab.epub.apk.ipa.jar.war.xar.cpio.lzh.wim.ar.rpm.mtree.warc.sfx

TAR Variants

.tar.tar.gz.tar.bz2.tar.xz.tar.lz4.tar.zstd.tar.lz.tar.lzma.tar.z

Single-File Compression

.gz.bz2.xz.lzma.lz4.zstd.lzip.z
See all 37 formats with details

HOW IT WORKS

Open. Preview. Extract. That's it.

UnFox is intentionally simple. There is no complicated setup, no terminal commands, and no configuration. It just extracts archives the moment you open them.

01

Open

Drag an archive onto UnFox, or open it from Finder, Files, or the share sheet.

02

Preview

See the full file list, total uncompressed size, and available disk space before extracting.

03

Extract

Click Extract and watch the progress bar. UnFox handles everything, then reveals the files.

USE CASES & GUIDES

Archive extraction for every workflow.

UnFox serves developers, designers, students, and anyone who receives compressed files. These guides cover specific workflows where having one reliable extractor makes a measurable difference.

Developers

Source archives, dependency packages, and build artifacts arrive in TAR.GZ, TAR.XZ, JAR, WAR, and RPM. UnFox extracts them all without switching tools.

Extract TAR.GZ archives on Mac

Designers & creatives

Asset bundles, font collections, and project archives ship as ZIP, RAR, and 7Z. Drop them onto UnFox and the files appear instantly with full progress tracking.

Unzip files on Mac

Students & researchers

Course materials, datasets, and ISO images come in every format. UnFox opens them all on Mac, iPhone, and iPad from a single download.

Open ISO files on Mac

iPhone & iPad users

Email attachments and Safari downloads include compressed files that iOS cannot open natively. UnFox handles all 37 formats through the share sheet and Files app.

Unzip files on iPhone
How to unzip files on MacOpen RAR files on MacOpen 7Z files on MacExtract TAR.GZ on MacUnzip files on iPhoneOpen DMG files on Mac

WHO IT'S FOR

Built for anyone who needs to open an archive.

If you receive compressed files, UnFox extracts them. No expertise required, no terminal commands, no file size limits.

Developers & engineersDesigners & creativesStudents & researchersSystem administratorsiPhone & iPad usersAnyone who opens archives

PLATFORM SUPPORT

One app. Every Apple device.

UnFox is a universal app that runs natively on Mac, iPhone, and iPad from a single download.

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macOS

14.0+
  • Drag and drop with split view sidebar
  • Finder right click context menu
  • Dock badge with extraction percentage
  • Keyboard shortcuts for every action
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iPhone

iOS 17+
  • File picker integrated with Files app
  • Share extension for Mail and Safari
  • QuickLook preview for extracted files
  • Full extraction history with search
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iPad

iPadOS 17+
  • Split view sidebar with detail pane
  • Drag and drop archive support
  • Inline extraction progress
  • QuickLook preview in detail column

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions about archive extraction on Mac.

UnFox is a free archive extractor for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS that supports 37 formats with zero data collection. Here are the answers to the most common questions.

UnFox is completely free for all extraction features. There are no ads, no paywalls, no feature gates, and no in app purchases required to extract any of the 37 supported formats.
UnFox extracts 37 formats including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, ISO, DMG, CAB, EPUB, APK, IPA, JAR, WAR, CPIO, XAR, LZH, WIM, and more. Single file compression formats like GZ, BZ2, XZ, LZMA, LZ4, and ZSTD are also supported.
UnFox contains no analytics SDK, no crash reporter, no telemetry, and no advertising framework. The app makes zero network calls. Every file operation runs locally on your device. No file names, metadata, or usage patterns leave your device.
UnFox is a universal app that runs natively on Mac (macOS 14+), iPhone (iOS 17+), and iPad (iPadOS 17+). A single download from the App Store gives you access on all your Apple devices.
UnFox runs on Mac, iPhone, and iPad as a single universal app. The app provides real time extraction progress, disk space validation, extraction history, and a Finder context menu. UnFox is built on libarchive with zero network calls and zero data collection.

Learn how to extract archives on Mac and iPhone. UnFox handles every format from ZIP to ISO, and these guides walk you through each one.

Archive extraction guides for Mac and iPhone

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37 formats. Zero tracking. Completely free.

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