CleanArchiver for Mac

Name: CleanArchiver
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Author: Anyakichi

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CleanArchiver is a full-featured application for Mac designed to streamline file organization through effective archiving and compression. The program supports a variety of formats, including ZIP, RAR, and 7Z, ensuring compatibility with many file types. Users can easily create, extract, and manage archives, making it a versatile tool for both casual users and professionals alike.

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In addition to its archiving capabilities, CleanArchiver offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of file management. Features include batch processing for multiple files, password protection for secure archives, and a preview function for quick access to file contents. This combination of functionality and ease of use positions CleanArchiver as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to optimize their file storage solutions.

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GENERAL

Release: October 23, 2019

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 3.0a7

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: Mac OS X

Additional Requirements

macOS Catalina
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
macOS Sierra
OS X El Capitan
OS X Yosemite
OS X Mavericks
OS X Mountain Lion
OS X Lion
OS X Snow Leopard

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 676

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.9/5

14 User Votes

Works ok but slow
grh-svoNovember 17, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. ZipIt is apparently broken by OSX 10.4.11 so this might be the only zip archiver left standing that is worth a look. Wow it's slow (G5 dual 2GHz with 4.6GB ram) and it is a tad non-standard but it does work.
Version 2.4a4 works great!
CompuglobalSeptember 27, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. *Review for Version 2.4a4* Compared to StuffIt Standard, CleanArchiver works faster and the file sizes are smaller. Version 2.4a4 works fine and I hope that the development will be continued!
A life saver
vhautalaJuly 30, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. This application saved by entire project! I was working on a way to create Universal HTML Widgets that will work with both the Opera and Apple's Widget platform. But Mac OS's crappy handling of archives (.zip files) threatened the entire project. Now however, I have the first ever Universal HTML Widget runing on my desktop. So thanks! Highly recommended to avoid all kind of Mac OS crappy archive handeling and bundeling.
Nearly perfect, indeed!
AndersterApril 16, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I agree with the poster below. Excellent utility, delete originals would be nice, thou!
Most excellent!
scifiguyDecember 17, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Dude, this app rocks! Strange that there are so few apps out there for archiving. Guess they threw in the towel against Stuffit...which is now a whopping $80 just to be able to Zip files. So, CleanArchiver is most welcome! Nicely done with all the options too. Great job!
simply best
Cattus ThraexNovember 27, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Simply the best app of its kind for MAC OS X
Best of the bunch
fluttercorkJune 8, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Great product -- nice to have one program to access all the different formats out there. One suggestions, however. It would be great in the program would allow you to select a format on dragging a file on to it (like LineBreak does). I use this program to compress files for different platforms and it would be nice not to have to open the program first to select the proper format and then drag the file on top of it.
Finder integration
Gabriel RadicMay 26, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. It does it's job well and helps me deal with my windowz colleagues. The one thing missing is some sort of integration with the Finder. I wish there was a simple way to add CleanArchiver to the file selection contextual menu, or to use it with Automator to do just that.
Finder integration
Gabriel RadicMay 26, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. It does it's job well and helps me deal with my windowz colleagues. The one thing missing is some sort of integration with the Finder. I wish there was a simple way to add CleanArchiver to the file selection contextual menu, or to use it with Automator to do just that.
Best of its kind, perhaps
Sorin PaligaApril 15, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Some users have either given less stars, or none, with arguments like 'not able to deal with sitx' or the like. If the policy generally is to give less stars from personal adversities definitely I am against such a behavior. ClearArchiver has always been 5 stars only, and its behavior has always been best of all similar products, including commercial ones!

Developer’s Description

By Anyakichi

simple & nifty archiving utility

CleanArchiver is a simple and nifty archiving utility. It supports not only standard archive types such as gzip, bzip2, and zip, but also compressed Disk Image. In addition if the DropStuff application published by Allume Systems Inc. is installed on your system, CleanArchiver can create StuffIt and StuffIt X archives by calling DropStuff via AppleScript.

Moreover CleanArchiver has the ability not to include system files peculiar to Mac OS X such as .DS_Store and custom icon file (Icon\r) in your archive. So your archive is always clean on other operating systems. CleanArchiver powerfully supports you to create archives with various archive types and convenient options. Ultimately, just CleanArchiver is enough as the archiver put on your Dock.

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User Reviews

Works ok but slow

Version 2.4a4 works great!

A life saver

Nearly perfect, indeed!

Most excellent!

simply best

Best of the bunch

Finder integration

Finder integration

Best of its kind, perhaps

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