How to Extract a Split Archive on Mac
Short answer: You can extract a split archive on Mac with ZipGood by opening the first volume — for example .7z.001, .z01 or .part1.rar. ZipGood joins the remaining volumes automatically and extracts the contents.
What a split archive looks like
- 7z: .7z.001, .7z.002, .7z.003 …
- ZIP: .z01, .z02, plus a .zip file for the last volume
- RAR: .part1.rar, .part2.rar … or .rar followed by .r00, .r01
How to extract a split archive with ZipGood
- Keep all volumes in the same folder.
- Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store.
- Open the first volume only.
- Choose the extraction destination.
- Enter the password if the archive is encrypted, then wait for extraction to finish.
If extraction fails
The most common causes are a missing volume, a renamed volume, or a volume from a different download. Check that every part is present and that the file names are exactly as they were downloaded. If a part is missing, re-download it before trying again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which part of a split archive do I open?
Always open the first volume: .7z.001 for 7z archives, .z01 for split ZIP archives, or .part1.rar for split RAR archives.
Why does my split archive say the file is incomplete?
Usually a volume is missing, renamed, or comes from a different download. Keep all parts together in one folder with their original names and try again.
Can ZipGood join split archives automatically?
Yes. ZipGood joins split archives such as .7z.001, .z01 and .part1.rar automatically when you open the first volume.
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.