File compression on a MAC

[Thunder Dan]

I just got a Mac and can't figure it out. On my other computer I use WinRAR to decompress and compress .zip and .rar files, but can't do it with my macbook. I downloaded what I thought was a mac version and it wouldn't open the files I need

Anyone know of any software or tips to help me out? Thanks!

[ElNono]

As far as .zip files, just double-click them. You can also create zip files by right clicking (ctrl-click) on an item and selecting Compress...
For rar files I use UnRarX (www.unrarx.com). It's free.

There might also be some tool out there that does all the formats together, but I haven't needed that.

Also, notice that the built-in zip decompressor won't do zip files with passwords. You need to either use the command-line for that or another tool.

EDIT: Here's a free tool that will do pretty much all formats (Rar, Zip, 7z, etc), including archives with passwords: Zipeg (http://www.zipeg.com/)

[Thunder Dan]

cool thanks man, that worked

[koriwhat]

i just use stuffit and stuffit expander as well as the occasional 7zip shit