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rzip for Mac

File compression tool (like gzip or bzip2)

Quick answer: rzip is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rzip. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rzip is

rzip is a command-line tool for macOS: file compression tool (like gzip or bzip2).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install rzip

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rzip on Mac?

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

Is rzip open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does rzip 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 rzip?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10708 in this catalogue.

What version of rzip is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.