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Archives: Opens any format

Archives: Opens any format

See into any archive

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Archived App (Last seen on 30 Jan 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 10, 2012
  • October 5, 2018

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MacPaw Way Ltd
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About

This utility app allows users to open and extract files from a vast array of archive formats on their iPhone or iPad. It supports common and obscure archive types, as well as disk images and media files, enabling previews and integration with other installed applications.

✓Opens numerous archive formats
✓Supports disk image extraction
✓Extracts media from SWF and PDF
✓Preview files within archives
✓Integrates with other apps
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What's New in Archives

2.1.1

October 5, 2018

• Fixes to make Archives run smoothly on iOS 12.

User reviews

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aw man

doesn’t work :(
fruity_mcstuffinsfruity_mcstuffins

2025 an update would be very nice

We are in ios 26 and its been 6 years from last update
Zack—10Zack—10

Does the job but slightly buggy.

It’s very clear that the application is no longer updated frequently due to the numerous graphical issues the application has. It’s a shame because the ‘unarchiver’ by the same company on Mac is really good.
CatamaranaroonCatamaranaroon

Please add dark mode!

Please add dark mode!
Tim_171717Tim_171717

Lacks unarchiving functionality

For an app called Unarchiver, it sure can’t unarchive anything. The functionality literally isn’t there. All you can do is preview the files in an archive, and I guess you can share individual files, but that’s useless if you have an archive to, you know, unarchive.
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FAQ

What does the Archives app do?

Archives is an unarchiving application for iPhone and iPad that can open a wide variety of archive file formats. It allows you to extract files from archives received via email, found on the web, or transferred through iTunes file sharing.

What archive formats does Archives support?

The app supports a comprehensive list of formats including common ones like Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, and Gzip, as well as older formats like StuffIt and DiskDoubler. It also handles disk images (ISO, BIN) and can extract media from SWF and images from PDF files.

Is Archives free to use?

Yes, Archives is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a completely free utility.

Can Archives open files from other apps?

Yes, Archives can preview files contained within archives. If you have another application installed that is capable of opening a specific file type, Archives can utilize that app to open the contained files.

What are the main use cases for Archives?

The primary use case is to easily access the contents of compressed or archived files on your mobile device. This is useful for downloading files from the internet, opening attachments, or transferring files from a computer.