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unzip for Mac

Extraction utility for .zip compressed archives

Quick answer: unzip is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install unzip. It is distributed under the Info-ZIP licence. It has 5,859 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What unzip is

unzip is a command-line tool for macOS: extraction utility for .zip compressed archives.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Info-ZIP licence.

How to install unzip

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install unzip.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install unzip on Mac?

Run brew install unzip in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is unzip open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Info-ZIP licence.

Does unzip run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is unzip?

It was installed 5,859 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #284 in this catalogue.

What version of unzip is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.