# Keka for Mac

> The macOS file archiver.

Compress and extract 7z, ZIP, RAR, TAR and more by dragging onto the Dock icon. Free to download, paid on the App Store to support development.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: aONe
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://www.keka.io/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keka/id470158793
- Homebrew cask: keka
- Requires: macOS 10.10 or later
- App Store version: 1.6.8
- Source code: https://github.com/aonez/Keka
- GitHub stars: 7.5k
- Last commit: 2026-10-07
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask keka
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 470158793
```

## Questions

### Is Keka free?

Yes. Keka is free and open source. The source code is on GitHub at aonez/Keka.

### Where can I download Keka for Mac?

Download Keka from the Mac App Store, the developer's website (keka.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Keka from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask keka`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 470158793`.

### Which macOS version does Keka need?

The Mac App Store version of Keka requires macOS 10.10 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Keka?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Ice (open source), Stats (open source), The Unarchiver (free) and Karabiner-Elements (open source).

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