SAFE
Protection against zip bombs
On Mac, Stow limits archive expansion and item counts, validates paths and links, and stages files before they reach your destination.
Archive utility for Apple devices
Your files, neatly packed.
Stow makes everyday archive work feel calm and deliberate. Mac gets the complete archive toolkit. iPhone and iPad stay focused on the Files workflows you need on the move.
One purchase. No account. No tracking.
No file uploads
ZIP and 7z encryption
Mac, iPhone, iPad
Everything in its place
Archive work without the clutter.
Stow keeps the common path simple, then gives you the control you need when a file deserves more care.
ZIP
Pack and unpack
Create archives from files or folders, then extract them with the right destination and options already in view.
VIEW
Browse before extracting
Look inside an archive on the Mac before it changes your disk. Preview its structure, then extract only what you need.
AES
Protect sensitive files
Create ZIP and 7z archives with AES-256 passwords. 7z can also encrypt the list of file names.
QUEUE
Made for real workflows
Queue several jobs, create SHA-256 checksums, and split large archives into smaller volumes.
SHA
Verify and split
Create SHA-256 checksum files and split a large archive into smaller volumes for easier transfer.
TAR
Formats that travel
Create ZIP, 7-Zip, TAR and common compressed TAR formats. Open a broad range of archive files.
Mac
At home on your desktop.
Drop something on Stow and it knows the next sensible move. The Mac app also gives you the complete archive toolkit when the job needs more than a quick ZIP.
- Drag files or folders in to pack or unpack
- Browse an archive and selectively extract its contents
- Use Finder contextual actions for compression and extraction
- Keep advanced settings close, not in the way
iPhone and iPad
Made for the Files app.
Mobile Stow is a focused companion for packing and unpacking the files already on your device.
- Choose files and folders from Files
- Pick format and compression level
- Exclude hidden files or macOS metadata
- Track current and completed work in a clear queue
A deliberate scope
The right tool for each device.
Mac has the full archive workstation. Mobile stays fast and focused on file workflows that make sense on a touch device.
- Mac-only features stay desktop-first
- Mobile never pretends to mirror every Mac workflow
- Both versions are designed around their platform
- Privacy is built into the whole product
A quieter way to archive
Less time managing files. More confidence sending them.
Stow is built for the routine transfer, the careful backup, and the archive you want to understand before opening.
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