: Since Apple's built-in utility may struggle with certain encrypted 7z files, users are encouraged to use the Keka Helper to set Keka as the system's default archiver.
Released on February 20, 2023, is a stability-focused update for the popular open-source macOS file archiver. This version primarily addresses critical bugs related to password-protected extractions and updates core compression libraries to improve reliability. Key Fixes and Changes
: It supports AES-256 encryption for ZIP and 7z files, which is essential for securely sharing sensitive data over services like iCloud. Usage Tips Keka 1.2.61
: It is noted for being generally faster than the built-in tool, though it can be more resource-hungry unless users manually limit thread count in preferences.
Reviewers from Softpedia and MacSources highlight Keka as a powerful alternative to the native macOS Archive Utility. : Since Apple's built-in utility may struggle with
: Fixed save and open dialog focus issues to prevent background windows from interfering with user tasks. Library Updates :
Updated from 6.20-b3 to 6.21-b1 for improved compatibility with RAR archives. Key Fixes and Changes : It supports AES-256
Updated from 1.5.2 to 1.5.4 for better compression performance.