arkiwi ☆
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Description:
File archiver
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.1.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: archive compression zip rar file-manager utility
Install: brew install --cask arkiwi
About:
Arkiwi is a graphical file archiver for macOS designed to handle a wide variety of compressed file formats. It provides a straightforward interface for creating, extracting, and managing archives without needing the command line. The tool's main value is its broad format support and ease of use for everyday file management tasks.
Key Features:
  • Supports numerous archive formats including ZIP, RAR, 7z, and TAR
  • Simple drag-and-drop interface for extraction and creation
  • Integration with the macOS Finder context menu
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Use Cases:
  • Extracting downloaded RAR or 7z archives
  • Creating password-protected ZIP files for secure file sharing
  • Batch processing multiple archive files at once
Alternatives:
  • The Unarchiver – A free and popular alternative with similar broad format support
  • Keka – Another powerful archiver that offers more advanced compression settings
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 9, 2025 3:10pm 4.1.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 0607e460
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 4.1.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c0a077d
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