Keka for Mac

User Reviews

• Seems to be abandonware

  mpiasMarch 15, 2016

  Pros

  Lots of compression options

  Cons

  If set as the default archive utility, it must be completely removed (including invisible files) and reinstalled to allow the default Archive Utility to function.

  Summary

  Hasn't been updated since 2013.

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• Small, fast, flexible

  targinarbAugust 8, 2012

  Pros

  Handling almost any type of archive file on a Mac is a breeze with Keka - it is now set as default for most types of common extraction on my Mac (supplemented by UnRarX and Unarchiver). Ironically, this combination of freeware makes my paid-for copy of Stuffit Deluxe completely redundant, and Keka has worked for me where Stuffit has been defeated by certain file types. I think I have not used Stuffit for more than 3 years!

  Cons

  None really. One thing that's useful about UnRarX and Unarchiver is that they allow you to (to varying degrees) pinpoint how and why an extraction failed, more precisely than the typical -2 or -3 errors returned by Keka. This would be a great feature for future versions.

  Summary

  If you are Mac-based and work with compressed archives, it's a must-have.

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• Can extract, compress (7z), split & encrypt files...

  asalancoSeptember 14, 2011

  Pros

  Uses 7z to compress files (faster and much smaller file size in end) Option to encrypt filenames and password protect files as well You're given many settings you can toggle, make them default or change your mind for different files

  Cons

  - Have none

  Summary

  I was looking for an app able to compress using 7z format; the ability to archive then compress and come out with a file that's smaller than any normal .zip before and done in half the time; sold! with keka; you can set your defaults or change your mind from file to file i.e.: the final format type, speed of compression, (non)splitting of your files, choice of encrypted filename and so forth... You don't have so many different options when using another (un)archiving app (esp a free one). Sticking with keka; this one does it all.

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• This is my default compressor/uncompressor

  kashim26January 18, 2010

  Pros

  The main reason why I got this is because of its ability to split files. So if you wanted to send someone or upload a file or files and it was too big, you could use this software to split the files into several pieces and do what you needed to do.

  Cons

  None at all.

  Summary

  You could also add a password to the compressed file if you are using .7z or .zip but I would recommend 7z as it compresses the file better. You can also encrypt filenames so without a password no one will know what type of files are inside the encrypted file.

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• AWESOME! Converted a 1.33 GB .dmg to 314 MB!

  JayDecember 5, 2009

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This thing works considerably better than all other .7z archivers I've tried. Try the "Ultra" setting. The "Normal" setting is fast, but the "Ultra" setting created an archive 6% smaller in only 3% more time. Seriously, give this FREE app a try. The only things it lacks that I would like it to have are 1) the ability to make plain old .dmg disk images, and more importantly 2) a preference to make a contextual menu item to launch it.

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