Keka - 1.2.61
: Fixed an issue where password-protected extraction failed if a default password was already enabled for new compressions.
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 Keka 1.2.61
: 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. : Fixed an issue where password-protected extraction failed
: While the app is open-source and free to download from Keka.io, users can purchase it on the Mac App Store to support the developer and receive automatic updates. Key Fixes and Changes : Since Apple's built-in
Reviewers from Softpedia and MacSources highlight Keka as a powerful alternative to the native macOS Archive Utility.
: It supports creating archives in numerous formats, including 7Z, ZIP, TAR, DMG, and ISO.
Updated from 6.20-b3 to 6.21-b1 for improved compatibility with RAR archives.