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

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 Converter

Open RAR

Edit RAR

Compare RAR Files

Merge RAR Files

Split RAR Files

RAR Metadata Viewer

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.

Related RAR File Extensions

RAR default file extension is .RAR and other similer related extensions are:

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.

Open RAR File on Windows

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

Open RAR File on Mac OS

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

Open RAR file on Linux

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

Open RAR file on Web

Open RAR file on iOS

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

Open RAR file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	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.

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