Quick summary
Decompressor is a free macOS utility from Rocky Sand Studio Ltd. Designed solely for unpacking compressed files, it provides a fast, no-frills way to access the contents of archives without extra complexity.
Supported archive types
- Bzip2
- 7z
- TAR
- ZIP
- RAR
Key capabilities
- Batch extraction for processing multiple archives at once
- Opens password-protected archives when you supply the correct password
- Optional desktop notifications to let you know when tasks finish
- Basic interface customization to tweak appearance
- Fast extraction performance for common workflows
- No cost to download and use
Important limitation
Decompressor only extracts archives — it does not offer archive creation or compression features. If you need to build or repack archives, you will have to use a separate tool.
Developer and compatibility
Developer: Rocky Sand Studio Ltd.
Platform: macOS
Verdict
For macOS users who only need a straightforward tool to unpack archives quickly and reliably, Decompressor is a practical choice. It supports the usual formats, handles encrypted files, and speeds up repetitive work via batch mode. If you require compression or advanced archive management, consider pairing it with a compressor utility. Recommended for one-way extraction tasks.
Technical
- Mac
- Free