Web Archive Player

Web Archive Player is a handy desktop app that lets you open web archive files saved in WARC and ARC formats. You can easily browse through their contents, even when you're offline!

What Are Web Archives?

So, you might be wondering what web archives are. They're created using free online services that capture every page you visit and save them in collections. These collections can be downloaded and stored on your computer for later viewing.

How Does It Work?

This application acts as a wrapper for the pywb web archiving tools. It sets up a little server that pulls content from the file you've chosen and gives you an address to access it through your browser.

Easy to Use

The best part? Using Web Archive Player is super simple! You just pick the web archive you want to view, and everything else happens automatically. The server opens right in your default web browser, allowing you to navigate any page that's stored in the file.

Navigating Your Files

When you first open Web Archive Player, you'll see a list of all HTML pages available in your selected file. You can either scroll through manually or use the search function to find exactly what you're looking for by entering its URL. The app will show how many captures match your search, along with other helpful details.

Browsing Made Easy

After you find the webpage you want, just click on it, and you're good to go! You'll be able to browse its contents like usual. Keep in mind that how many links you can access depends on how each page was captured. But don't worry; it's totally possible to save an entire website on your Mac—images, videos, and all sorts of media included!

A Reliable Tool

In summary, Web Archive Player is a reliable tool for anyone needing to open WARC and ARC files on their Macs. It's quick to set up and doesn't need any complicated configuration—just install it, and you're ready to go!