Shortcut directory

Compression and Archive App Shortcuts

Browse archive tools and file compressors that are useful in developer and ops workflows.

Apps

10

Shortcut rows

84

Translated shortcuts

72

Why this directory exists

Archive utilities are simple but practical. They often have just enough keyboard actions to justify a page, especially for users moving files around frequently.

How to read the pages

  • Each app page shows the MacKeys shortcut beside the native Windows version.
  • Gain labels are estimated from repetition, ergonomic reach, and translation cost.
  • Workflow sections keep the page browsable instead of turning into one long table.
7-Zip icon

7-Zip

Igor Pavlov

2 high-gain

7-Zip is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
Archive Extractor icon

Archive Extractor

Archive Extractor

2 high-gain

Archive Extractor is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
Bandizip icon

Bandizip

Bandisoft

0 high-gain

Bandizip official download page

Shortcut rows

12

Translated

0

Move Action
Top gain level: Medium Browse shortcuts
BetterZip icon

BetterZip

Robert Rezabek

2 high-gain

BetterZip is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
Keka icon

Keka

Keka

2 high-gain

Keka is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
NanaZip icon

NanaZip

NanaZip

2 high-gain

NanaZip is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
PeaZip icon

PeaZip

PeaZip Free Archiver Utility

2 high-gain

PeaZip is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
The Unarchiver icon

The Unarchiver

MacPaw

2 high-gain

The Unarchiver is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
WinRAR icon

WinRAR

RARLAB

2 high-gain

WinRAR is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
Zipware icon

Zipware

Zipware

2 high-gain

Zipware is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Archive Extract Navigation Search
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts

FAQ

Why archives? +

Because compressing, extracting, and browsing archives are frequent file tasks.

Are these high-volume pages? +

Maybe not individually, but they expand the utility coverage meaningfully.