Getting Started with ZipGood
Short answer: To get started with ZipGood, install it from the Mac App Store on a Mac running macOS 13 Ventura or later, then drag files onto the app window to compress them, or open an archive to extract it.
System requirements
- macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Apple Silicon and Intel Macs are both supported natively
- Available from the Mac App Store
Compress your first archive
- Drag files or folders onto the ZipGood window, or onto its Dock icon.
- Pick a format — 7z, ZIP, TAR, DMG, ISO and more. Each format shows its own options.
- Click the compress button. Options are remembered per format, so next time is one click.
Extract your first archive
- Double-click an archive, drop it on the Dock icon, or right-click it in the Finder and choose an extract command.
- If the archive is password-protected, ZipGood first tries your password book and default password silently, then asks.
- When a name conflict occurs, ZipGood follows your chosen policy: rename, overwrite or skip.
Enable the Finder extension
- Open System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions.
- Scroll to Extensions → Finder and enable ZipGood.
- Right-click any file or folder in the Finder — the ZipGood commands are there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What version of macOS does ZipGood need?
ZipGood requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Do I need to configure anything before using ZipGood?
No. You can compress and extract archives immediately after installing. Optionally enable the Finder extension and set a default password to unlock one-click actions from the Finder.
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.