VeraCrypt for macOS
VeraCrypt is an open-source disk encryption program maintained by IDRIX, based on the TrueCrypt codebase. It allows users to protect sensitive data by creating encrypted file containers, encrypting external storage drives, or securing entire system partitions.
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- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 1.26.30
- License
- Apache 2.0
- Installer type
- dmg
Install from the command line
How do I use this?
This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.
brew install --cask veracryptSHA256 (file verification)
4316eba9a933b2157781713c547a08ecaea02f3d484e302b28be575c4af84aeaHow to install
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer, or run 'brew install --cask veracrypt' in the terminal.
- Open the downloaded disk image and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Grant necessary permissions for file system extensions if prompted by macOS.
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