Keka
File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression
What is Keka?
Keka is a file archiver for macOS, with a separate app for iPhone and iPad. Files dropped on its Dock icon or window are compressed into formats such as 7Z, ZIP, TAR and ZSTD, and it extracts those plus RAR and many others. Archives can be password-protected and split into pieces. The macOS app is free from the developer's website; the Mac App Store copy is the same app sold to support development.
Keka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. See every plan
Good for
- Mac users who want to create 7Z or ZIP archives by drag and drop
- Sending password-protected or split archives
- Older Macs: legacy builds go back to Mac OS X 10.4
Worth knowing
- There is no Windows, Linux or Android version: Keka is for macOS and, as a separate purchase, iOS and iPadOS.
- The website download is free, but the Mac App Store copy costs $6.49 and the iOS app $3.99 (US prices).
- RAR archives can be extracted, but RAR is not on the list of formats Keka creates.
- Setting Keka as the default extraction app needs a separate helper download.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop compression
- Files and folders dropped on the Dock icon or the Keka window are compressed, so the app does not need to be opened first.
- Wide format support
- Creates 7Z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, LZIP, DMG, ISO, BROTLI, ZSTD, LRZIP, AAR and WIM archives, and extracts those plus RAR, ZIPX, LZMA, EXE, CAB, MSI and more.
- Password protection
- Sets a password on an archive, using AES-256 encryption for 7z files and the legacy Zip 2.0 encryption for Zip files.
- Split archives
- Splits an archive into pieces when it is too large for email or a server. The pieces expand back into the original file.
- Keka for iOS
- A separate iPhone and iPad app compresses, extracts and browses archives, previews their contents and can be reached from other apps through Share Actions.
- Legacy versions
- Older builds stay on the website for Macs that cannot run the current release, going back to a version for Mac OS X 10.4.
Keka pricing
- Starts at
- $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store
- Free plan
- The full macOS app is a free download from keka.io. The site says the Mac App Store copy is the same app, bought to support development, and tips are optional.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Website download | $0 | The full macOS app from keka.io for Mac OS X 10.10 or newer. Tips through PayPal or GitHub Sponsors are optional. |
| Keka for iOS | $3.99one-time purchase (US App Store) | The iPhone and iPad app, which creates 7Z, ZIP, TAR, ZSTD, GZIP and BZIP2 archives and extracts many more. Requires iOS 15.5 or later. |
| Mac App Store | $6.49one-time purchase (US Mac App Store) | The same macOS app as the website version, updated through the App Store. Its in-app purchases are tips that add no features. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Keka before you buy.
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Common questions
Is Keka free?
Keka has a free plan. The full macOS app is a free download from keka.io. The site says the Mac App Store copy is the same app, bought to support development, and tips are optional. Paid plans start at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
How much does Keka cost?
Keka lists 3 plans. Website download: $0. Keka for iOS: $3.99 one-time purchase (US App Store). Mac App Store: $6.49 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Keka work on?
Keka is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Keka have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Keka is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Keka have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Keka is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Keka open source?
Keka is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Keka work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Keka?
Keka is made by aONe. It dates from 2009.
What are the alternatives to Keka?
The closest alternatives to Keka in our directory are The Unarchiver, 7-Zip and WinRAR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Keka.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.