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RAR File Extension

RAR file extension is created by Eugene Roshal, also known as WinRAR Compressed Archive. RAR has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open RAR files in RARLAB WinRAR program.



WinRAR Compressed Archive File Type

WinRAR Compressed Archive File Type
Extension .rar
Developer Eugene Roshal
Popularity 5.0 (3655 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-rar-compressed
Default Program RARLAB WinRAR
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a RAR File Type?

With the release of the WinRAR compression program, the RAR format was introduced in the 1990s. Since its introduction, it has become a common compression format with ZIP and 7Z. Although generally created by WinRAR, RAR files can also be compressed and extracted with a variety of utilities.

RAR files are used to store a collection of large files such as a camera or a video file. You can find an email RAR file from d' a colleague or d' a friend who is looking to share files or you can download the content from d' an RAR archive from d' a website.

The RAR compressor can create multi-volume archives, which are divided into several compressed files. These usually have file extensions from .r00 to .r99, where they can all have the standard &" .RAR&" l' extension.

The name RAR means Roshal ARchive, which comes from outside; Eugene Roshal, the developer of the RAR compression algorithm.



Free online RAR Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .RAR (WinRAR Compressed Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to RAR, merge, split and compare the RAR files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



RAR Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the WinRAR Compressed Archive .RAR File Extensions while opening the .RAR files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open RAR Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for WinRAR Compressed Archive on your system such as RARLAB WinRAR.
  2. Associate default Rarlab RARLAB WinRAR program for *.rar (WinRAR Compressed Archive) files.

    Associate RAR Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.RAR (e.g example.rar) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Rarlab RARLAB WinRAR program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .rar files.

    Associate RAR Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.RAR (e.g example.rar) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Rarlab RARLAB WinRAR program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .RARLAB WinRAR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for RAR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the RAR files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open RAR File on Windows

Software License Developer
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
ESTsoft ALZip image. ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows Freeware ESTsoft
Richard Bannister Audio Overload image. Richard Bannister Audio Overload 2 for Windows Freeware Richard Bannister
Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver image. Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver 0.6 for Windows Open Source Catalina Group
Calibre image. Calibre 3 for Windows Open Source Calibre
Igor Pavlov 7-Zip image. Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows Open Source 7-Zip
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Windows Open Source PeaZip
ConeXware PowerArchiver image. ConeXware PowerArchiver 2019 for Windows Commercial ConeXware
Rockstar Games Max Payne image. Rockstar Games Max Payne 000 for Windows Paid Rockstar Games Max Payne
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe image. Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows Commercial Smith Micro
E-merge WinAce image. E-merge WinAce 2 for Windows Shareware E-merge
WinMount International WinMount image. WinMount International WinMount 3 for Windows Commercial WinMount International
RARLAB WinRAR image. RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows Shareware RARLAB
Corel WinZip image. Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows Commercial Corel
Zipeg image. Zipeg 2 for Windows Open Source Zipeg

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen RAR File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Incredible Bee Archiver image. Incredible Bee Archiver 2 for MacOs Commercial Incredible Bee
Richard Bannister Audio Overload image. Richard Bannister Audio Overload 2 for MacOs Freeware Richard Bannister
Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver image. Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver 0.6 for MacOs Open Source Catalina Group
Calibre image. Calibre 3 for MacOs Open Source Calibre
Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac image. Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs Commercial Smith Micro
Dag Agren The Unarchiver image. Dag Agren The Unarchiver 4 for MacOs Freeware Dag Agren
Corel WinZip Mac image. Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs Commercial Corel
Zipeg image. Zipeg 2 for MacOs Open Source Zipeg

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen RAR file on Linux

Software License Developer
Richard Bannister Audio Overload image. Richard Bannister Audio Overload 2 for Linux Freeware Richard Bannister
Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver image. Catalina Group B1 Free Archiver 0.6 for Linux Open Source Catalina Group
Calibre image. Calibre 3 for Linux Open Source Calibre
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Linux Open Source PeaZip

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen RAR file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen RAR file on iOS

Software License Developer
Pengui Zhao Zip RAR File Extractor image. Pengui Zhao Zip RAR File Extractor 000 for iOS Free+ Pengui Zhao Zip RAR File Extractor

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen RAR file on Android

Software License Developer
RARLAB RAR for Android image. RARLAB RAR for Android 5 for Android Freeware RARLAB

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

RAR file extension icon image.About RAR - WinRAR Compressed Archive

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Updated 11/1/2024


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