MacWinZipper

MacWinZipper is a macOS‑only utility that creates Zip archives intended for Windows recipients while automatically removing macOS‑specific files such as .DS_Store and correcting filenames that would otherwise become garbled on Windows. The application works by dragging files or folders onto its icon, then produces a clean archive that omits resource forks and other hidden metadata, ensuring the resulting Zip can be opened on both platforms without extra files.

In addition to basic compression, the tool supports Zip64, optional numeric encryption, and detailed logging of the automatic cleanup actions. It can also rename files to conform to Windows naming rules and strip unnecessary Windows files like Thumbs.db when extracting archives. A free version is available, with an optional paid license that adds further encryption options and additional compression settings.

The software has been maintained since 2009, with regular updates for macOS compatibility, including Apple Silicon and dark‑mode support. It is distributed without advertisements and can be obtained from the Mac App Store or the project’s website.