RAR extractor
Open RAR files without WinRAR. Extract them or convert RAR to ZIP in your browser. Works on Mac, Chromebook and iPad.
Convert RAR files
What is a RAR file?
RAR is an archive format created by Eugene Roshal in 1993 and used by WinRAR. It compresses well and can split an archive into parts. Older Windows versions, macOS and phones need extra software to open RAR files.
| Created by | Eugene Roshal (1993) |
|---|---|
| Versions | RAR4 and RAR5 (2013) |
| Extension | .rar |
| Needs | WinRAR, 7-Zip or a converter to open |
How to open RAR files
- Windows: Recent versions of Windows 11 open RAR files in File Explorer. On older versions, use 7-Zip or WinRAR.
- Mac, Chromebook, iPad: No built-in support. Convert RAR to ZIP, which opens everywhere.