Usually, you use the Archive Utility without launching it. Try the utility as configured in its default state. Most users never need the modify the settings for the Archive Utility. Apple and app developers use core services to enhance an application's capabilities. Information in this article applies to Macs running macOS Catalina Apple hides the utility because it's a core service of the operating system. It's a basic tool, but it gets the job done.
Before you download a third-party app, learn how to compress and decompress files and folders using the Archive Utility built into the Mac. A quick look at the Mac App Store reveals more than 50 apps for zipping and unzipping files. This integrated system is relatively basic, which is why many third-party apps are also available.
