LZMA on Mac
Short answer: ZipGood can open and extract .lzma archives on macOS. Creating LZMA-alone archives is not supported.
What is LZMA?
LZMA-alone is the original container for LZMA-compressed data. It has largely been replaced by the newer XZ format, which adds integrity checks and better container structure, but older archives still use .lzma.
ZipGood and LZMA
ZipGood can open and extract existing .lzma archives. LZMA-alone is an extraction-only format in ZipGood — use XZ when you need to create a new LZMA-based archive.
LZMA capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Not documented |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
LZMA capability detail
ZipGood can open and extract .lzma archives on macOS. Creating LZMA-alone archives is not supported.
LZMA: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open LZMA files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract LZMA archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create LZMA files?
No. LZMA 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.