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Response:

Calculated Shard: 3 (from laksa076)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa003.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac\/","crawl_time":1774828386,"first_indexed_time":1619087074,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,trendmicro!cleanerone,\/blog\/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11850985365872853203","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to open RAR files on Mac? - Unzip One","meta_descriptions":["How to open .rar files on a Mac? There are different methods for extracting RAR files on your Mac. We will teach you how to expand rar files.","RAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"RAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper.\nDon’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE\nUnarchiver\napp, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first.\nAbout RAR Files\nRAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods.\nSimilar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it.\nRAR versus ZIP\nDifferent from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats.\nHow to Open an Archive RAR File\nUnlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The  capabilities of the  Archive Utility app Mac OS X  already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats.\nBecause Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do:\nOpen your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files.\nAmong so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store,\nUnzip One\n, which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need!\nRight click the file and choose to open Unzip One.\nAfter you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files.\nTwo methods here are recommended:\nJust open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon.\nOr you can also:\n Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One.\nClick “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files.\nNormally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step.\nChoose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out.\nClick “Extract” and wait for a second.\nAnd it’s done!\nUnzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now.\nWhat to do if Unzip One doesn’t work\nIf you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly.\nBesides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps.\nChoose System preferences > Security & Privacy\nType your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections.\nClick the Add Application (\n+\n) button and choose\nUnZip One\n.\nClick “\nOK\n” to close the menu\nClick the\nlock icon\nto prevent further changes\nClose System Preferences.\nAbout Unzip One\nUnzip One\nworks seamlessly within OS X just like the built-in Archiver Utility but supports a wide range of archiver formats, including RAR, 7z, ZIP, BZIP 2, etc archives. You don’t need to any app to launch any app extract archivers; simply doubling clicking on your archiver, and Unzip One does the rest. Unzip One is developed by one of the biggest companies of its kind  – Trend Micro, which aims to provide a most convenient and safe Internet environment for its users. No matter you are an advanced user or new to Mac, Unzip One will be a good choice for you. Wish you could facilitate your working efficiency and enjoy a secure online environment with the help of Unzip One.","attrs_markdown":"## [![Apple & Microsoft News,Tutorials,Security Tips\\|Cleaner One Blog](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/logo-company-black.png)](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/)\n[Menu](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac\/)\n\n- [Mac](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/mac\/)\n- [Windows](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/windows\/)\n- [Product FAQ](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/product-faq\/)\n- [Media Coverage](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/media-coverage\/)\n\n- [Mac](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/mac\/)\n- [Windows](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/windows\/)\n- [Product FAQ](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/product-faq\/)\n- [Media Coverage](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/media-coverage\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog)\n\n[How To](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/howto\/)\n\nHow to open RAR files on Mac?\n\n[How To](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/howto\/ \"View all posts in How To\"), [Mac](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/category\/mac\/ \"View all posts in Mac\")\n\n# How to open RAR files on Mac?\n[Louis.G](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/author\/louis-g\/ \"Posts by Louis.G\")  5 years ago  [No Comments](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-open-rar-files-on-mac\/#respond)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcleanerone.trendmicro.com%3A443%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-open-rar-files-on-mac%2F)\n\n[Prev Article](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/uninstall-google-drive-mac\/) [Next Article](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/cannot-empty-trash-mac\/)\n\n![open rar files on mac](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pexels-photo-930530.jpeg)\n\nRAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper.\n\nDon’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE [Unarchiver](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12) app, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first.\n\n## About RAR Files\nRAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods.  \n Similar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it.\n\n## RAR versus ZIP\nDifferent from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats.\n\n## How to Open an Archive RAR File\nUnlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The capabilities of the Archive Utility app Mac OS X already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats.\n\nBecause Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do:\n\n1. Open your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files.\n2. Among so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store, [**Unzip One**](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12), which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need\\!\n3. Right click the file and choose to open Unzip One.\n\nAfter you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files.\n\nTwo methods here are recommended:\n\n##### **Just open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon.**\n![unarchiver one1](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.49.07-PM-1024x632.png)  \n Or you can also:\n\n##### **Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One.**\n![unarchiver one2](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.54.57-PM-1024x559.png)\n\n1. Click “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files.\n   ![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.08-PM-1024x643.png)\n\nNormally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step.\n\n1. Choose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out.\n2. Click “Extract” and wait for a second.\n   ![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.54-PM-1024x479.png)\n\nAnd it’s done\\!\n\nUnzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now.\n\n## What to do if Unzip One doesn’t work\nIf you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly.\n\nBesides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps.\n\n1. Choose System preferences \\> Security & Privacy\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.13.41-PM-1024x905.png)\n\n1. Type your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections.\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.16.04-PM.png)\n\n1. Click the Add Application (**\\+**) button and choose [UnZip One](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/unzip-one\/).\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.22.42-PM-1024x878.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.23.11-PM-1024x559.png)\n\n1. Click “**OK**” to close the menu\n2. Click the **lock icon** to prevent further changes\n3. Close System Preferences.\n## About Unzip One\n[Unzip One](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/unzip-one\/) works seamlessly within OS X just like the built-in Archiver Utility but supports a wide range of archiver formats, including RAR, 7z, ZIP, BZIP 2, etc archives. You don’t need to any app to launch any app extract archivers; simply doubling clicking on your archiver, and Unzip One does the rest. Unzip One is developed by one of the biggest companies of its kind – Trend Micro, which aims to provide a most convenient and safe Internet environment for its users. No matter you are an advanced user or new to Mac, Unzip One will be a good choice for you. Wish you could facilitate your working efficiency and enjoy a secure online environment with the help of Unzip One.\n\n[![download](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/C631554B-2D75-4FA9-9AC6-93AB561CD827.jpg)](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcleanerone.trendmicro.com%3A443%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-open-rar-files-on-mac%2F)\n\n[Prev Article](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/uninstall-google-drive-mac\/) [Next Article](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/cannot-empty-trash-mac\/)\n\n#### Related Posts\n[![upgrade to macos ventura](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/macos-ventura-roundup-header-370x297.jpeg)](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-to-macos-ventura\/ \"How to Upgrade to macOS Ventura\")\n\n## [How to Upgrade to macOS 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News about technology, software,cybersecurity, and more.\") Copyright © 2026.\n\n![logo company](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/images\/logo-company.png)\n\n[Legal Policies & Privacy](https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/en_us\/about\/legal.html)[Contact Us](https:\/\/helpcenter.trendmicro.com\/en-US\/contact-support\/)[TrendMicro.com](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/)\n\nCopyright © 2025 Trend Micro Incorporated. All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![open rar files on mac](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/pexels-photo-930530.jpeg)\n\nRAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper.\n\nDon’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE [Unarchiver](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12) app, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first.\n\n## About RAR Files\nRAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods.  \n Similar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it.\n\n## RAR versus ZIP\nDifferent from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats.\n\n## How to Open an Archive RAR File\nUnlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The capabilities of the Archive Utility app Mac OS X already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats.\n\nBecause Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do:\n\n1. Open your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files.\n2. Among so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store, [**Unzip One**](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12), which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need\\!\n3. Right click the file and choose to open Unzip One.\n\nAfter you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files.\n\nTwo methods here are recommended:\n\n##### **Just open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon.**\n![unarchiver one1](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.49.07-PM-1024x632.png)  \n Or you can also:\n\n##### **Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One.**\n![unarchiver one2](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.54.57-PM-1024x559.png)\n\n1. Click “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files.\n   ![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.08-PM-1024x643.png)\n\nNormally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step.\n\n1. Choose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out.\n2. Click “Extract” and wait for a second.\n   ![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.54-PM-1024x479.png)\n\nAnd it’s done\\!\n\nUnzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now.\n\n## What to do if Unzip One doesn’t work\nIf you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly.\n\nBesides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps.\n\n1. Choose System preferences \\> Security & Privacy\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.13.41-PM-1024x905.png)\n\n1. Type your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections.\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.16.04-PM.png)\n\n1. Click the Add Application (**\\+**) button and choose [UnZip One](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/unzip-one\/).\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.22.42-PM-1024x878.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.23.11-PM-1024x559.png)\n\n1. Click “**OK**” to close the menu\n2. Click the **lock icon** to prevent further changes\n3. 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Boilerpipe Text	RAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper. Don’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE Unarchiver app, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first. About RAR Files RAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods. Similar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it. RAR versus ZIP Different from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats. How to Open an Archive RAR File Unlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The capabilities of the Archive Utility app Mac OS X already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats. Because Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do: Open your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files. Among so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store, Unzip One , which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need! Right click the file and choose to open Unzip One. After you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files. Two methods here are recommended: Just open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon. Or you can also: Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One. Click “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files. Normally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step. Choose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out. Click “Extract” and wait for a second. And it’s done! Unzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now. What to do if Unzip One doesn’t work If you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly. Besides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps. Choose System preferences > Security & Privacy Type your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections. Click the Add Application ( + ) button and choose UnZip One . Click “ OK ” to close the menu Click the lock icon to prevent further changes Close System Preferences. About Unzip One Unzip One works seamlessly within OS X just like the built-in Archiver Utility but supports a wide range of archiver formats, including RAR, 7z, ZIP, BZIP 2, etc archives. You don’t need to any app to launch any app extract archivers; simply doubling clicking on your archiver, and Unzip One does the rest. Unzip One is developed by one of the biggest companies of its kind – Trend Micro, which aims to provide a most convenient and safe Internet environment for its users. No matter you are an advanced user or new to Mac, Unzip One will be a good choice for you. Wish you could facilitate your working efficiency and enjoy a secure online environment with the help of Unzip One.
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You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper. Don’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE [Unarchiver](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12) app, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first. ## About RAR Files RAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods. Similar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it. ## RAR versus ZIP Different from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats. ## How to Open an Archive RAR File Unlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The capabilities of the Archive Utility app Mac OS X already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats. Because Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do: 1. Open your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files. 2. Among so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store, [Unzip One](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12), which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need\! 3. Right click the file and choose to open Unzip One. After you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files. Two methods here are recommended: ##### Just open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon. ![unarchiver one1](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.49.07-PM-1024x632.png) Or you can also: ##### Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One. ![unarchiver one2](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.54.57-PM-1024x559.png) 1. Click “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.08-PM-1024x643.png) Normally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step. 1. Choose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out. 2. Click “Extract” and wait for a second. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.54-PM-1024x479.png) And it’s done\! Unzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now. ## What to do if Unzip One doesn’t work If you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly. Besides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps. 1. Choose System preferences \> Security & Privacy ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.13.41-PM-1024x905.png) 1. Type your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.16.04-PM.png) 1. Click the Add Application (\+) button and choose [UnZip One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unzip-one/). ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.22.42-PM-1024x878.png) ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.23.11-PM-1024x559.png) 1. Click “OK” to close the menu 2. Click the lock icon to prevent further changes 3. Close System Preferences. ## About Unzip One [Unzip One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unzip-one/) works seamlessly within OS X just like the built-in Archiver Utility but supports a wide range of archiver formats, including RAR, 7z, ZIP, BZIP 2, etc archives. You don’t need to any app to launch any app extract archivers; simply doubling clicking on your archiver, and Unzip One does the rest. Unzip One is developed by one of the biggest companies of its kind – Trend Micro, which aims to provide a most convenient and safe Internet environment for its users. No matter you are an advanced user or new to Mac, Unzip One will be a good choice for you. Wish you could facilitate your working efficiency and enjoy a secure online environment with the help of Unzip One. 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Readable Markdown	![open rar files on mac](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pexels-photo-930530.jpeg) RAR is a popular archive file format that you may come across when sending and receiving files. RAR files are similar to ZIP files. You might have downloaded a RAR file from the Internet only to wonder how to open it. Even if you are running the Apple’s latest Mac OS Ventura, your Macintosh won’t open RAR files. At least not by default. Without the third-party applications, troubles and inconvenience may make you lose your patience and temper. Don’t worry! This essay will show you how to open RAR files on a mac using the FREE [Unarchiver](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12) app, which opens compressed files with fastest speed and supports not just RAR but any other common formats. Let’s have a look at what RAR files are first. ## About RAR Files RAR files (Roshal Archive Compressed File) is one of the most common archive file format, used extensively on the Internet for high data transmission and sharing. People use these compressed archive files to reduce the overall size and bundle together files and even folders into a single file. That single RAR file is then small enough to send via email or other sharing methods. Similar to other file types such as ZIP files, RAR files are data containers as well. If you want to use the files in the container after downloading, you must unzip or unarchive it. ## RAR versus ZIP Different from ZIP archive files, RAR files require third-party software to unlock its contents. There are some advantages to using RAR files instead of ZIP files. The most prominent one is that RAR files feature higher compression ratios and this is why nowadays many people and businessmen in particular prefer to employ RAR files over other file formats. ## How to Open an Archive RAR File Unlike the ZIP files, Apple’s macOS and os X does NOT include a built-in archive utility tool that opens RAR files. The capabilities of the Archive Utility app Mac OS X already built in are rather lacking. It only supports extracting from ZIP (.zip), GZIP (.gz), and a number of other less popular formats. Because Macs do not come with a default, pre-installed program on Mac OS to open RAR files, however, free programs are available for downloading to open RAR files on a Mac. And this is why we need a third-party app to help open rar files. So let’s look what we can do: 1. Open your App Store and search “rar”, you’ll get a list of third-party apps related to open compressed files. 2. Among so many archiving apps available in Mac App Store, [Unzip One](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12), which ranks the first with 5-star rating stands out. This is just what we need\! 3. Right click the file and choose to open Unzip One. After you install Unzip One via the Mac APP Store, it’s time to open your RAR files. Two methods here are recommended: ##### Just open Unzip One and drag & drop your RAR files onto its icon. ![unarchiver one1](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.49.07-PM-1024x632.png) Or you can also: ##### Right click the RAR file and choose open with Unzip One. ![unarchiver one2](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-1.54.57-PM-1024x559.png) 1. Click “Extract” and choose the files you want to extract: all archive files or selected files. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.08-PM-1024x643.png) Normally, we choose selected files based on needs. Because you’ve choose the RAR files at the first step. 1. Choose the path you want to extract the files. Showing extracted files in Finder might be convenient for you to find it out. 2. Click “Extract” and wait for a second. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.07.54-PM-1024x479.png) And it’s done\! Unzip One extracts the compressed files into that same folder and you can use it now. ## What to do if Unzip One doesn’t work If you recently updated your mac’s operating system and you discover that Unzip One isn’t working anymore. Trying uninstalling the app and then go back to App Store and reinstalling this app. It is normal that after updating mac operating system some apps don’t work regularly. Besides, make sure your firewall doesn’t get in the way of Unzip One. If there are problems using this app, give a refresh to it by checking the firewall. This is the detailed steps. 1. Choose System preferences \> Security & Privacy ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.13.41-PM-1024x905.png) 1. Type your password if there is a hint pops out. After that, you can get the access to change whether block incoming connections. ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.16.04-PM.png) 1. Click the Add Application (\+) button and choose [UnZip One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unzip-one/). ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.22.42-PM-1024x878.png) ![](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot-2021-04-20-at-2.23.11-PM-1024x559.png) 1. Click “OK” to close the menu 2. Click the lock icon to prevent further changes 3. Close System Preferences. ## About Unzip One [Unzip One](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/unzip-one/) works seamlessly within OS X just like the built-in Archiver Utility but supports a wide range of archiver formats, including RAR, 7z, ZIP, BZIP 2, etc archives. You don’t need to any app to launch any app extract archivers; simply doubling clicking on your archiver, and Unzip One does the rest. Unzip One is developed by one of the biggest companies of its kind – Trend Micro, which aims to provide a most convenient and safe Internet environment for its users. No matter you are an advanced user or new to Mac, Unzip One will be a good choice for you. Wish you could facilitate your working efficiency and enjoy a secure online environment with the help of Unzip One. [![download](https://cleanerone.trendmicro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/C631554B-2D75-4FA9-9AC6-93AB561CD827.jpg)](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1127253508?pt=444218&ct=pCBLG210712&mt=12)
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