Zstandard on Mac
Short answer: Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract Zstandard archives on macOS.
What is Zstandard?
Zstandard (zstd) is a compression format developed by Facebook (Meta) that is designed for high-speed compression and decompression while still achieving good compression ratios. It is widely used in databases, package managers and file systems.
ZipGood and Zstandard
ZipGood can create Zstandard-compressed files and open and extract existing .zst archives.
Zstandard capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Yes |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
Zstandard capability detail
Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract Zstandard archives on macOS.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Compress Files on Mac .
Zstandard: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open Zstandard files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract Zstandard archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create Zstandard files?
Yes. ZipGood can create Zstandard archives.
How do I create, open and extract a Zstandard file on Mac?
Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then drag your files onto the ZipGood window, select Zstandard and click Compress. See the linked guides below for a full walkthrough.
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.