![]() ![]() ![]() You can, of course, set up the defaults for this action window within preferences. Archiving files separately (if you drop individual files onto Keka, it will produce individual file archives for each file).Excluding Mac resource forks (enabled by default creates archives that look clean in non-Mac systems).Filename encryption or solid archive (If you’re compressing in 7z format, you can choose to encrypt the filenames or not with the Encrypt filenames check, which is enabled by default).whether or not to add a password to the file archive and what that password is.whether or not to split the archive into parts (to make the archive files smaller).the method of compression (slow, normal, fast, or store).Once the type of compression is selected, then the user can select the following options: There is a dropdown menu in the right-hand corner that provides the different types of compression that can be used when creating a file archive. ![]() A single window will appear for the app that gives the user compression options. A notification will pop up to let the user know about Keka notifications that may occur with the system. After it’s been downloaded (from the App Store), you simply open the app from your Application folder. The download and installation process of Keka is pretty painless. Screenshot of default app preferences USER EXPERIENCE Jordi is very conscientious about security matters, which is why absolutely no data is collected from Keka. He is looking to build an iOS version of Keka, which will be built with Swift and SwiftUI. He is a developer after my own heart because the reason he started working on Keka was that like me, he discovered there were no 7-Zip options for macOS. Keka is Jordi’s main project at this time. Jordi is always trying to improve his work to make it more efficient. He enjoys scripting and coding – no matter what language is being used. His GitHub bio says, “Writing scripts is fun,” and he confirmed that really defines his work. When he writes apps for iOS he uses Swift and C# for Windows applications. In 2009, he began coding in Objective-C, which is what Keka is mostly built with. He started with Batch and then moved to HTML, +ASP, PHP, Visual Basic, and C++. He is from Spain and has been programming since he was 11. Keka’s developer is Jorge Garcia Armero (Jordi). Continual development of the app is funded through sales in the App Store. There is no charge to download it from Keka’s website, however, there are several options for providing a tip or donation to the developer. The app is $4.99 when you download it from the App Store. Legacy versions of Keka are also available on the app’s website, which is a nice touch for people who have older machines/technology limitations. This helper app makes it possible to set Keka as the default option for file compression. There is a helper application that is available for free from Keka’s website. Screenshot of Finder Extension with Keka enabled Users can also review the additional information that is made available in the Keka Wiki (also on GitHub). The developer provides a Discussions section of known issues and options for users to report issues via GitHub. The developer’s privacy policy can be found here. According to the App Store, Keka does not collect any data from the app. Keka is a lightweight application only requiring 33.1 MB of disk space upon download. If the file size is still too large after compressing, users can split a zipped file into pieces. ![]() The app uses AES-256 encryption specs for 7z files and Zip 2.0 legacy encryption specs for Zip files. File encryption is also a feature that users can take advantage of inside Keka. Users can drag files onto the app’s icon in the dock and the files will be zipped up for storage or transfer. Keka doesn’t even need to be open in order to function. In addition to compressing, Keka is also a fantastic extraction tool. Files can be compressed and protected with a password if the user chooses that option. It’s designed to be easy to use and provides an option for macOS users to compress files in many different formats. Keka is a full-featured file archive utility. Screenshot of Keka’s app window with compression types shown About Keka ![]()
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