WIM on Mac

Short answer: Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract WIM disk images on macOS.

What is WIM?

WIM (Windows Imaging Format) is a file-based disk image format introduced by Microsoft for Windows deployment. Unlike sector-based images, a WIM stores files and folders, and a single WIM can hold multiple images.

Full name: Windows Imaging Format · Type: disk image · Extensions: .wim

ZipGood and WIM

ZipGood can create WIM images and open and extract existing .wim files on macOS.

WIM capabilities in ZipGood

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

WIM capability detail

Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract WIM disk images on macOS.

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

WIM: frequently asked questions

Can ZipGood open WIM files?

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

Can ZipGood create WIM files?

Yes. ZipGood can create WIM archives.

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

Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then drag your files onto the ZipGood window, select WIM 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.