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Keka

Mac file archiver for creating and extracting 7z, ZIP, RAR and more.

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About Keka

Keka is a file archiver for macOS, with a companion iOS app, made by independent developer aONe. You can drop files on its Dock icon or window to compress them, or use it to open archives, and it stays out of the way otherwise. It creates 7z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, XZ, Zstandard, DMG, ISO and several other formats and extracts many more, including RAR, ZIPX, CAB, MSI and APK. It can password-protect archives with AES-256 for 7z and split large archives into parts for email or upload limits. The Mac app is a free download from its website; buying it on the Mac App Store gets the same app with automatic updates and supports development. Setting it as the default extractor takes a small helper app, and it has no built-in archive browser like PeaZip's.

Best for: Mac users who want a simple drag-and-drop archiver that handles 7z and RAR.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Simple drag-and-drop workflow from the Dock
  • Extracts RAR, 7z, ZIPX and many other formats
  • Free on the website, same build on the App Store
  • Supports split archives and AES-256 for 7z

Why people leave

  • Mac and iOS only
  • Needs a separate helper to become the default extractor
  • No in-app browsing of archive contents

Top Keka alternatives

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  1. 1PeaZip logo
    PeaZip

    Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

    66.5
  2. 27-Zip logo
    7-Zip

    The 7z reference tool; on Mac it's command-line only, but ideal for scripts and Windows machines.

    62.6
  3. 3WinRAR logo
    WinRAR

    Worth it if you need to create RAR archives, via its command-line version on macOS.

    59.6

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Keka: common questions

Is Keka free?

Yes, Keka is free to use.

Is Keka open source?

No, Keka is not open source. Open-source alternatives include PeaZip and 7-Zip.

What platforms does Keka run on?

Keka is available for macOS and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to Keka?

The highest-ranked Keka alternatives right now are PeaZip, 7-Zip and WinRAR. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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