StuffIt
StuffIt: File Compression and Archiving for Mac OS
Popular file compression and archiving software for Mac OS, allowing compression and decompression of various file types into smaller archives to save disk space or send over email/internet.
What is StuffIt?
StuffIt is a proprietary file compression and archiving software for Mac OS that has been around since the 1990s. It provides an easy way for Mac users to compress and archive files into smaller packages, saving disk space or making it easier to email or transfer archives over the internet.
Some key features of StuffIt include:
- Compressing and encrypting files and folders into .SIT archives
- Opening and extracting common archive formats like ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and more
- Drag-and-drop support for easy archiving
- Integrates with Finder allowing you to treat archives like disk images
- Email plugins to compress attachments from Mail
StuffIt pioneered several compression innovations in its early days but has since fallen behind more popular cross-platform tools like WinZip and WinRAR. The latest version (StuffIt Expander 16) can still unzip most major archives but the full StuffIt Deluxe suite hasn't been updated since 2007.
While StuffIt Expander remains popular as a no-cost way to open common Windows and Mac archives, most Mac users have switched to tools like The Unarchiver, Keka, BetterZip, or Hopper Disassembler for more frequently updated and full-featured archive management nowadays.
StuffIt Features
Features
- File compression and archiving
- Supports common formats like ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR
- Own .SIT proprietary format
- Email and internet file transfer
- Save disk space
- Decompress archives
Pricing
- One-time Purchase
- Subscription-Based
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Reviews & Ratings
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Recent Reviews
Morgan Johnson
Apr 08, 2026Reliable File Compression with a Classic Touch
StuffIt has been a staple in my toolkit for years, especially on Mac. It handles a wide variety of formats, from ZIP to RAR and even the classic SIT archives, with impressive reliability. The interface is straightforward, making it easy …
Avery Moore
Apr 05, 2026A Mac Classic That Still Delivers
As a long-time Mac user, StuffIt has been my go-to for archives since the classic Mac OS days. It handles ZIP, RAR, and its own SIT formats seamlessly, making file sharing a breeze. The interface is clean and intuitive, and …
Liam Lee
Apr 05, 2026Still the Go-To Mac Compression Tool After All These Years
As a longtime Mac user, I've tried various compression tools, but StuffIt remains my favorite for its simplicity and robust format support. It handles ZIP, RAR, and its native .SIT format effortlessly, making file sharing and storage a breeze. The …
Quinn Johnson
Apr 04, 2026Does the job but feels like a relic
It’s handy for opening all those old .SIT files I still run into, and the format support is solid. But the interface looks outdated, and compared to free tools like The Unarchiver, it’s hard to justify the price for basic …
Elena Harris
Apr 04, 2026Still the File Compression Standard for Mac Users
As a longtime Mac user, I've tried various compression tools but keep coming back to StuffIt. It handles every format I encounter—ZIP, RAR, 7Z—and its own .SIT format still offers excellent compression for large media files. The interface is intuitive, …
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