Download KeePass for Windows 11 & 10 — with verified checksums
KeePass is a free, open-source password manager for Windows that stores all your passwords in one encrypted local file, unlocked by a single master password. The safest way to download KeePass for Windows 11 or 10 is from the official distribution — this independent guide links you straight there, with the official KeePass 2.61.1 files, SHA-256 checksums we computed ourselves, and a five-minute setup walkthrough.
Download KeePass 2.61.1 (4.4 MB) Portable ZIP (2.8 MB)
- 100% free · GPL v2 open source
- 4.4 MB installer, measured by us
- Offline — no account, no cloud
- Links resolve to the official SourceForge files
Both buttons above open the official KeePass distribution at sourceforge.net/projects/keepass in a new tab, the same files linked from keepass.info/download.html. We never rehost binaries.
KeePass SHA-256 checksums: verify your KeePass download
Before you install anything that will hold every password you own, verify it. On 2026-07-09 we downloaded both official KeePass 2.61.1 files from SourceForge and computed their SHA-256 checksums ourselves:
| File | Size (bytes) | SHA-256 (computed by keepasspc.com) |
|---|---|---|
| KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe | 4,593,544 | 9923a8b228fe3d8fbe46979991f45d7e0d63f649766596da191eb879b293d38d |
| KeePass-2.61.1.zip | 2,898,806 | 3952354db9b117e906f7cd4f9f5591065b95186472370da47f46f3e246fea864 |
In plain words: the SHA-256 checksum of KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe, computed by keepasspc.com on 2026-07-09, is 9923a8b228fe3d8fbe46979991f45d7e0d63f649766596da191eb879b293d38d.
The SHA-256 checksum of KeePass-2.61.1.zip, computed by keepasspc.com the same day, is 3952354db9b117e906f7cd4f9f5591065b95186472370da47f46f3e246fea864.
Cross-check these against the author's own published hashes on the official KeePass integrity page — trust his page over ours. To hash your download on Windows, run Get-FileHash .\KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe in PowerShell; the output must match character-for-character.
How to download KeePass for Windows 11 and install it (5 minutes)
- Download the official installer. Click the download button on this page or go to the official downloads page at keepass.info. Both point to KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe (4.4 MB) hosted on the official SourceForge project.
- Verify the checksum (recommended). Open PowerShell and run Get-FileHash .\KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe. Compare the SHA-256 result with the value on this page and with the official integrity page at keepass.info/integrity.html.
- Run the installer. Double-click the EXE and follow the setup wizard. Per the official setup documentation, installation requires local admin rights — if you do not have them, use the portable ZIP instead.
- Create your first database. Open KeePass, choose File then New, pick where to save your .kdbx database file, and set a strong master password. This one password unlocks everything, so make it long and memorable.
- Add your first entries. Press Ctrl+I to add an entry with a title, username and password. Use the built-in generator to create strong random passwords for each site.
The official KeePass setup documentation covers silent installs and per-user options. For everything after installation — groups, Auto-Type, browser use — see our step-by-step KeePass tutorial.
KeePass installer vs portable: which download should you pick?
The installer is the right choice for most people; the portable ZIP is for locked-down or roaming setups. Both are a KeePass offline installer in the sense that matters — the files are self-contained, and nothing phones home during setup. The measured differences:
| Aspect | Installer (Setup.exe) | Portable (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|
| Download size | 4.4 MB (4,593,544 bytes) | 2.8 MB (2,898,806 bytes) |
| On-disk footprint | Installed program files | 5.0 MB extracted, 14 files (we unpacked it) |
| Admin rights needed | Yes | No — runs from any folder |
| Start menu / file associations | Yes | No |
| Settings storage | User profile | KeePass.config.xml next to the EXE |
| Best for | Your own PC | USB sticks, work PCs without admin rights |
Full detail in the portable KeePass guide, including what is actually inside the ZIP.
Why choose KeePass as your Windows password manager
KeePass is one of the oldest actively maintained password managers — first released in 2003 and still updated by its original author, Dominik Reichl. Three properties set it apart from cloud password managers. First, it is genuinely free: GPL-licensed with no premium tier. Second, it is offline by design: your encrypted database is a file you control, so there is no vendor server to breach. Third, it is small and self-contained — the entire program is a single 3,265,880-byte executable, which we confirmed by unpacking the official portable build.
The trade-off is polish: KeePass looks dated next to Bitwarden or 1Password and leaves syncing between devices up to you. If cross-device sync matters more to you than local control, read our honest KeePass vs Bitwarden comparison before you decide — KeePass is not the right choice for everyone, and our safety analysis explains where its security model shines and where it demands care.
What's new in KeePass 2.61.1
KeePass 2.61.1 is the current stable release (build files inside the official ZIP are dated 2026-05-01). It is a maintenance release in the 2.61 line; the full change history is on the official keepass.info news pages. This page's checksums and sizes were re-measured for 2.61.1 on 2026-07-09 — when a new version ships, we re-download and re-verify before updating anything here.
Download KeePass FAQ
- Is this the official KeePass website?
- No. The official KeePass website is keepass.info, run by KeePass author Dominik Reichl. keepasspc.com is an independent guide site; every download button here links to the official KeePass distribution on SourceForge.
- Is KeePass free?
- Yes. KeePass is completely free and open source under the GPL v2 license. There is no paid tier, no trial period and no account required — the License.txt file inside the download confirms the GPL terms.
- Can I download KeePass without Microsoft Store?
- Yes. You can download KeePass without Microsoft Store entirely — KeePass is not distributed through it. The official 2.61.1 installer and portable ZIP come from SourceForge, the same files linked from keepass.info, and neither needs a Microsoft account or the Store app.
- Does KeePass work on Windows 11?
- Yes. KeePass 2.61.1 runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10. It uses the .NET Framework, which ships with Windows 11, so on a standard system there is nothing extra to install.
- How big is the KeePass download?
- The KeePass 2.61.1 installer is 4,593,544 bytes (4.4 MB) and the portable ZIP is 2,898,806 bytes (2.8 MB). We measured both from the official SourceForge files on 2026-07-09.
- Do I need to create an account to use KeePass?
- No. KeePass is fully offline. Your passwords live in a local encrypted .kdbx file on your own PC, protected by a master password — no account, no cloud, no sign-up.
- Should I download the installer or the portable version?
- Choose the installer for a normal PC you own — it adds Start-menu entries and file associations. Choose the portable ZIP if you lack admin rights or want KeePass on a USB stick; it runs from any folder with no installation. See our portable KeePass guide.
- How do I verify my KeePass download is genuine?
- Compare the SHA-256 checksum of your downloaded file against the values published on the official integrity page at keepass.info. The checksums we computed ourselves are listed on this page for cross-reference.
- Does KeePass run on ARM laptops (Windows on ARM)?
- Yes. The official KeePass portable build ships a native ARM64 library (
KeePassLibN.a64.dll) alongside the x64 and x86 ones — we confirmed it by unpacking the official ZIP — so KeePass runs natively on Windows-on-ARM devices such as Snapdragon laptops. - Is KeePass safe to use in 2026?
- Yes. KeePass encrypts your database with AES-256 or ChaCha20, is fully open source, and stores nothing in the cloud. Read our full KeePass safety analysis for the details and its security history.
- What is the difference between KeePass and KeePassXC?
- KeePass is the original C#/.NET application for Windows with plugin support; KeePassXC is a community C++ rewrite that runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux but does not support plugins. Both use the same .kdbx database format — see our KeePass vs KeePassXC comparison.