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Broad Archive Support
Open and browse ZIP, 7z, RAR, JAR, TAR, compressed TAR variants, DEB, RPM, DMG, and ISO archives.
✦ Browse. Edit. Extract. Cross-platform.
One tool. Every archive.
ArchiveSphynx is a cross-platform desktop archive manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Open common archive formats, browse their contents, add or remove entries, extract files, and clean unwanted macOS metadata with confidence.
ArchiveSphynx
Linux • macOS • Windows
ZIP 7z RAR TAR ISO
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Features
Everything you need for everyday archive work.
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Large Archive Friendly
Async streaming decompression helps keep the app responsive when working with large archive files.
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Extract Entries
Extract archive contents to your chosen destination and track status as the operation progresses.
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Add, Delete, and Rename
For writable formats, import external files and add, delete, rename, or reorganize archive entries.
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Drag-and-Drop Workflow
Drag files into the app for quick import, and reorder entries when preparing archives for distribution.
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Read-Only Safety
Formats such as RAR, DEB, RPM, DMG, and ISO open in read-only mode to help prevent unsupported edits.
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Clean macOS Metadata
Remove common macOS metadata clutter like .DS_Store and __MACOSX with one click.
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Save Progress Reporting
Progress reporting keeps you informed while saving TAR archives and other long-running operations.
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Configurable Tool Paths
Configure executable paths for gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, and 7-Zip so ArchiveSphynx fits your system setup.
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Persistent Settings
Settings are saved and loaded from your home directory, including preferences that streamline repeated use.
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Integrity Testing
Test archive integrity from the toolbar before you send, store, or depend on important compressed files.
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Cross-Platform Desktop App
Built with Electron for Linux, macOS, and Windows, including x64 and ARM64 build targets.
Screenshots
A clean interface for opening, editing, and extracting archives.
Main Archive BrowserBrowse folders, file sizes, dates, attributes, and compression details in a table workspace.
Archive Contents
Open an archive and inspect its entries
before extracting or editing.
Toolbar WorkflowNew, Open, Save, Add, Delete, Extract, Test, and Clean macOS actions are close at hand.
Fast Actions
Perform common archive tasks
from one focused toolbar.
SettingsConfigure helper tools for gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, and 7-Zip.
Configurable Tools
Point ArchiveSphynx at your preferred
compression utilities.
Progress FeedbackTrack long archive operations with progress and status messages.
Progress Reporting
Stay informed while saving or processing
larger archive files.
Pricing
Simple app licensing.
Buy ArchiveSphynx once for the desktop application, then use it to browse, edit, clean, and extract archives across your daily workflows.
$25 software license
A cross-platform desktop archive manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Open and browse many common archive formats
- Add, delete, rename, and extract entries for writable archives
- Read-only safety for non-writable formats
- Clean
.DS_Storeand__MACOSXmetadata - Configurable compression utility paths
- Cross-platform desktop builds
FAQ
Common questions
What is ArchiveSphynx?
ArchiveSphynx is a cross-platform archive management tool for opening, browsing, editing, and extracting archives on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Which archive formats are supported?
ArchiveSphynx supports ZIP, 7z, RAR, JAR, TAR, compressed TAR formats including gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, and 7z variants, plus DEB, RPM, DMG, and ISO archives.
Can ArchiveSphynx edit every supported format?
No. Some formats are opened in read-only mode. RAR, DEB, RPM, DMG, and ISO archives are treated as non-writable formats.
Can I add files by drag and drop?
Yes. ArchiveSphynx supports drag-and-drop file import for writable archives, making it easy to add files from your desktop or file manager.
What does Clean macOS do?
Clean macOS removes common metadata entries such as .DS_Store and __MACOSX from archives with one click.
Does ArchiveSphynx support large archives?
Yes. ArchiveSphynx uses async streaming decompression for large archive workflows and reports progress for save operations such as TAR archives.
Is ArchiveSphynx configurable?
Yes. You can configure executable paths for gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd, and 7-Zip. Settings are saved to ~/.archiveSphynx-settings.json.
Which platforms are supported?
ArchiveSphynx is built with Electron and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, including x64 and ARM64 builds.
Is ArchiveSphynx open source?
Yes. ArchiveSphynx source is available under the GPL 3.0 license.
Ready to take control of your archives?
Download ArchiveSphynx to open, browse, edit, clean, and extract archives
across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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