XIP files: what are they and how to use them? This is certainly a file format that many Mac users do not easily encounter during normal computer use, in fact this type of archive is usually used by experienced users and used by Apple to distribute the installation package of Xcode: the software used to develop applications for iOS and MacOS. Have you received an XIP file but do not have a suitable program to extract the content? It’s the first time you appear before an XIP archive and you do not know how to open the archive? This is a common problem among many advanced users using macOS but this guide will help you clarify this type of file by showing you how to extract and which programs to use for XIP files.