Keka
Keka is a macOS file archiver that compresses, extracts, encrypts, and splits archives from the Finder, Dock, and its own app window.
What is Keka?
Keka is a macOS archive utility published by aONe for creating and extracting many common compressed file formats. It is typically installed by people who want a simple alternative to built-in archive handling with broader format support and stronger control over compression settings. Keka can create archives such as 7Z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, DMG, ISO, and several other formats, and it can extract a wider list that includes RAR, ZIPX, CAB, MSI, APK, XIP, and more. The app integrates with normal Mac workflows through drag and drop, Dock actions, and helper-based default extraction setup. Its official privacy information says the Mac App Store version has no network capabilities, while the website version can use Sparkle for update checks, which can be disabled. Users commonly encounter Keka when opening downloaded archive files, preparing compressed attachments, password-protecting archives, or splitting large files for transfer or storage.
Key features
- Creates archives in formats including 7Z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, DMG, and ISO
- Extracts many archive types, including RAR, ZIPX, CAB, MSI, APK, XIP, and WIM
- Supports password protection and AES-256 encryption for 7z archives
- Can split large archives into smaller parts for sharing or storage limits
- Works with drag and drop from Finder to the app window or Dock icon
- Can be set as the default extraction app with its helper utility
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Keka is a legitimate archive utility from a known publisher and is generally safe when obtained from its official website or the Mac App Store. The main risk comes from the files you open with it, since archives can contain unsafe or misleading content from other sources. The website version may contact the internet for update checks, while the Mac App Store version states it has no network capabilities.
Recommendation: Keep it if you use it for compressing or extracting archives, especially if you need formats or encryption options beyond macOS built-in tools. Remove it if you no longer use archive utilities from Keka and do not need its file associations or helper features.
Common paths
/Applications/Keka.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.aone.keka
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Keka
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.aone.keka.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.aone.keka
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