How to Stop Safari from Automatically Unzipping Downloaded Files

By default, Safari on Mac automatically unzips “safe” files after downloading them. While convenient, this can be annoying if you want to keep the original ZIP file intact.

How to Stop Automatic Unzipping

1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click Safari in the top menu bar and select Settings (or Preferences).
3. Under the General tab, uncheck the box at the very bottom that says “Open ‘safe’ files after downloading”.