# The Unarchiver for Mac

> Open almost any archive format.

The Unarchiver extracts RAR, 7z, Lha, StuffIt and dozens of legacy formats, and handles foreign file names properly.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: MacPaw
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://theunarchiver.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353
- Homebrew cask: the-unarchiver
- Requires: macOS 10.13 or later
- App Store version: 4.3.9
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/the-unarchiver/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask the-unarchiver
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 425424353
```

## Questions

### Is The Unarchiver free?

Yes. The Unarchiver is free to download and use.

### Where can I download The Unarchiver for Mac?

Download The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (theunarchiver.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install The Unarchiver from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask the-unarchiver`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 425424353`.

### Which macOS version does The Unarchiver need?

The Mac App Store version of The Unarchiver requires macOS 10.13 or later.

### What are good alternatives to The Unarchiver?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Keka (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source) and iStat Menus (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [DaisyDisk](https://macworthy.com/apps/daisydisk/): See what's filling your disk. (One-time purchase)
- [AppCleaner](https://macworthy.com/apps/appcleaner/): Uninstall apps and everything they left behind. (Free)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)

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