CAB on Mac
Short answer: ZipGood can open and extract CAB archives on macOS. Creating CAB archives is not supported.
What is CAB?
CAB (Microsoft Cabinet) is a compressed archive format used by Microsoft for software installation packages and Windows updates. CAB files can be compressed with several different algorithms, including MSZIP and LZX.
ZipGood and CAB
ZipGood can open and extract existing .cab archives. CAB is an extraction-only format in ZipGood.
CAB capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Not documented |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
CAB capability detail
ZipGood can open and extract CAB archives on macOS. Creating CAB archives is not supported.
CAB: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open CAB files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract CAB archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create CAB files?
No. CAB is an extraction-only format in ZipGood.
Sources
- ZipGood on the Mac App Store Level 1
- ZipGood Product Description Level 2
- ZipGood Support Documentation Level 3
Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.