CleanZip
Clean Hidden Files from Zips
Only for Mac
$1.99
Mac
CleanZip creates clean zips and cleans existing zips — no .DS_Store, no __MACOSX junk when sharing zip files from Mac to Windows. Just the files that matter.
CleanZip creates clean zip archives by automatically excluding hidden macOS system files that cause confusion when shared with Windows and Linux users.
Every time you zip a folder on your Mac, invisible files like .DS_Store, __MACOSX resource forks, .Spotlight metadata, and .Thumbs.db get bundled in. When someone on Windows opens your archive, they see mysterious folders and junk files. CleanZip solves this in one click.
WHAT CLEANZIP DOES:
Create Clean Zips — Drag folders or files onto CleanZip and create archives free of hidden macOS metadata. Preview exactly which files will be excluded before zipping.
Clean Existing Zips — Already have a zip file with hidden junk inside? Open it in CleanZip to scan, preview, and export a cleaned version.
Finder Integration — Right-click any folder or zip file in Finder to create or clean a zip directly from the context menu. No need to open the app first.
HIDDEN FILES CLEANZIP REMOVES:
- .DS_Store (Finder metadata)
- __MACOSX / ._ resource forks
- .Spotlight-V100 (search indexes)
- .Trashes / .fseventsd
- .DocumentRevisions-V100
- Thumbs.db / desktop.ini (Windows junk)
- .git, .svn, .hg (version control)
- node_modules, .env, __pycache__ (development files)
CleanZip is sandboxed for your security and requires no special permissions beyond choosing which files to zip. Your files never leave your Mac.
Perfect for designers sharing project files, developers deploying to servers, students submitting assignments, and anyone who wants their zip archives to look professional.
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• Right-click any zip file in Finder to scan for hidden files or clean it instantly
• Right-click folders in Finder to create a clean zip directly
• Improved Finder extension with "Clean This Zip", "Clean Zip", and "Scan for Hidden Files" context menu actions
• Visual scanning progress indicator when analyzing zip contents
• Save dialog now defaults to the correct folder (alongside source, not inside it)
• Single-window mode — no more duplicate windows
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
The developer, Gamalier de Jesus, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Gamalier de Jesus
- Size
- 456.3 KB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 deJesus.biz
