Keka 1.6.8 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 13, 2026

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Keka is the archive tool many Mac users install once and then forget about, in the best possible way. Drop files on its Dock icon and they become a tidy archive. Drop an archive on it and the contents come out. It creates a wide spread of formats, opens far more than macOS handles alone, and adds password protection when you need to share files with some privacy.

Key Features

• Create archives in 7Z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, DMG and ISO
• Extract RAR, ZIPX and many more formats you receive from others
• Protect 7Z archives with a password and AES 256 encryption
• Split very large archives into smaller parts for easier sharing
• Compress from the Dock icon or window with drag and drop

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page to get the Keka disk image.
2. You can also Download from the official site to get the current release from the maker.
3. Open the image, move Keka to Applications, then drop a file or archive on its icon to try it.

System Requirements

Keka runs on macOS 10.10 or later and is kept current for new macOS releases. Older builds for earlier systems are still listed on the official site.

FAQs

Is Keka free?

Yes, the download from the official site is free. It is also sold on the Mac App Store, where buying it supports development. The app itself is the same.

Can Keka open RAR files?

Yes. Extraction covers RAR along with 7Z, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, ISO, CAB, MSI and many more, making it a solid all round unpacker.

How do I make Keka my default archive app?

The maker offers a small free helper for this. Download it from the official site and open it once to make Keka your default archive app.