Brotli on Mac

Short answer: Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract Brotli archives on macOS.

What is Brotli?

Brotli is an open-source compression format originally developed by Google for web content. It is widely used for HTTP compression and offers a good balance between compression ratio and decompression speed.

Full name: Brotli · Type: compressed stream · Extensions: .br

ZipGood and Brotli

ZipGood can create Brotli-compressed files and open and extract existing .br archives.

Brotli capabilities in ZipGood

ZipGood capabilities for Brotli
Capability Supported
Create Yes
Open Yes
Extract Yes
Encrypt Not documented
Split volumes Not documented

Brotli capability detail

Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract Brotli archives on macOS.

For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Compress Files on Mac .

Brotli: frequently asked questions

Can ZipGood open Brotli files?

Yes. ZipGood can open and extract Brotli archives on macOS.

Can ZipGood create Brotli files?

Yes. ZipGood can create Brotli archives.

How do I create, open and extract a Brotli file on Mac?

Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then drag your files onto the ZipGood window, select Brotli and click Compress. See the linked guides below for a full walkthrough.

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Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.