1.2.61 | Keka

Updated from 1.5.2 to 1.5.4 for better compression performance.

: 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. Keka 1.2.61

Reviewers from Softpedia and MacSources highlight Keka as a powerful alternative to the native macOS Archive Utility. Updated from 1

: Keka can be configured to automatically exclude macOS-specific resource forks (like .DS_Store or __MACOSX folders), making archives cleaner when shared with Windows or Linux users. : Keka can be configured to automatically exclude

: 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.

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