Reviews for Keka
Login to ReviewAvery Moore
Mar 24, 2026A Must-Have Archiver for macOS
Keka has been my go-to file archiver for years on macOS. It integrates seamlessly with Finder—just right-click any file or drag and drop to compress or extract archives. The support for formats like 7Z, RAR, and ZIP is excellent, and being free and open source is a huge plus.
James Garcia
Mar 23, 2026Simple and free, but with some quirks that hold it back
Keka is a solid, no-nonsense file archiver that gets the basics right. The Finder integration and drag-and-drop are fantastic, making it super easy to quickly zip up files. However, I've had a few issues with it hanging when processing very large folders, and the user interface, while simple, feels a bit dated compared to some modern apps. It's free and open-source, so I can't complain too much, but the occasional reliability hiccup is a bit frustrating.
Olivia Harris
Mar 21, 2026Essential and effortless archiving for macOS
Keka has completely replaced other archive utilities on my Mac. The drag-and-drop simplicity and seamless Finder integration make compressing and extracting files incredibly quick. It handles every format I've thrown at it, from ZIP for simple sharing to 7Z for heavy compression, all for free. It's a perfect example of a utility that just works without getting in your way.
Casey Thomas
Mar 20, 2026Generally Good, But Has Some Annoying Quirks
Keka does its main job well - I can easily zip and unzip most common formats right from the Finder context menu, and the price (free) is fantastic. However, I get tired of the persistent donation pop-up that appears every time I launch it, and I've had a few occasions where extracting a complex RAR archive caused it to hang unexpectedly. It feels a bit bare-bones compared to some paid options.
David Walker
Mar 19, 2026Simply the best file archiver for macOS
I've been using Keka for about two years now and it's become an indispensable tool on my Mac. The seamless Finder integration means I can compress or extract archives in seconds with right-click or drag-and-drop. It handles every format I've thrown at it perfectly, and being free and open source just makes it even better. Honestly, it's so reliable I sometimes forget it's even running.
River Taylor
Mar 14, 2026Spoiled by a buggy unzipping experience
After years of using the built-in macOS unarchiver and The Unarchiver, I thought I'd give Keka a shot for its 7z and RAR support. It's simple to use, I'll give it that. However, it constantly fails for me when unzipping large files. I've had several 2GB+ ZIP archives fail to extract halfway through with a generic error, forcing me to use a different, clunkier tool to get the job done. It's a nice idea, but it's just not reliable enough for my needs. For a core function to fail so frequently makes the software feel like a beta product.
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Keka
Keka is a free and open source file archiver for macOS. It is simple to use and supports various popular …
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