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Calculated Shard: 94 (from laksa196)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa094.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://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-open-rar-files/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-open-rar-files/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-to-open-rar-files\/","crawl_time":1770016815,"first_indexed_time":1525121252,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,digitaltrends!www,\/computing\/how-to-open-rar-files\/ s443","src_root_hash":"386433295579149494","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to open RAR files on Windows and Mac - Digital Trends","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.”\nRecommended Videos\nUnless you’re using\nWindows 11\n, which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors.\nWhat is a RAR file?\nA RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected.\nRAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times.\n1Password\nNative RAR support for Windows 11\nOn previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11:\nStep 1:\nLaunch\nFile Explorer\nand locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR.\nStep 2:\nSelect the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select\nCopy\n.\nStep 3:\nOnce you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select\nPaste\n.\nStep 4:\nYou can also right-click your RAR folder and choose\nExtract all…\n. Then just click\nBrowse\nto search for an end-point folder.\nOnce you've found one, click\nSelect folder\n>\nExtract\n.\n7-Zip (Windows)\nStep 1:\nDownload\n7-Zip from the official website\n. If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first.\nWhen in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the\nInstall\nbutton in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the\nFinish\nbutton when done, and launch the program.\nDigital Trends\nStep 2:\nLocate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select\nOpen With\n>\n7-Zip\n.\nDigital Trends\nStep 3:\nWith the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file.\nIf you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the\nExtract\nbutton and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer.\nDigital Trends\nThe Unarchiver (macOS)\nZipping up files on macOS\nis an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option.\nUnarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps.\nStep 1:\nDownload\nUnarchiver from the official site\n, or head over to the App Store to\ndownload the application\n. Afterward, extract the file and launch the program.\nStep 2:\nOnce opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the\nExtraction\ntab located at the top of the application window.\nAfterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the\nUnarchiver\nfrom the drop-down menu beside the\nOpen With\noption.\nDigital Trends\nStep 3:\nThe utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. 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[Home](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/)\n2. [Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)\n3. [How tos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-tos\/)\n# How to open RAR files on Windows and Mac\nBy [Jon Martindale](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/jonmartindale\/) and [Michael Bizzaco](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/mbizzaco\/)\n\nUpdated April 7, 2024\n\n[![Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/content\/themes\/dt-stardust\/assets\/images\/google_preferred_source.webp)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com \"Add as a preferred source on Google\")\n\nSave\n\n![Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/03\/windows-11-lifestyle-image-4.jpg?resize=1200%2C720)\n\nMicrosoft\n\nSimilar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.”\n\nRecommended Videos\n\n### Difficulty\nEasy\n\n### Duration\n5 minutes\n\n### What You Need\n- RAR unpacking tool (7-Zip or The Unarchiver)\n- RAR packaged file\n\nUnless you’re using [Windows 11](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/windows-11\/), which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors.\n\n## What is a RAR file?\nA RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected.\n\nRAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times.\n\n![Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n1Password\n## Native RAR support for Windows 11\nOn previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11:\n\n**Step 1:** Launch *File Explorer* and locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR.\n\n**Step 2:** Select the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select *Copy*.\n\n**Step 3:** Once you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select *Paste*.\n\n**Step 4:** You can also right-click your RAR folder and choose *Extract all…*. Then just click *Browse* to search for an end-point folder.\n\nOnce you've found one, click *Select folder* \\> *Extract*.\n\n## 7-Zip (Windows)\n**Step 1:** Download [7-Zip from the official website](https:\/\/www.7-zip.org\/download.html). If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first.\n\nWhen in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the *Install* button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the *Finish* button when done, and launch the program.\n\n![7-Zip interface on Windows 10.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 2:** Locate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select *Open With* \\> *7-Zip*.\n\n![Opening a RAR file with 7-Zip in Windows 10.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 3:** With the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file.\n\nIf you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the *Extract* button and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer.\n\n![Extracting a RAR file using 7Zip on Windows 10.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDigital Trends\n## The Unarchiver (macOS)\n[Zipping up files on macOS](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-to-make-a-zip-file-on-a-mac\/) is an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option.\n\nUnarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps.\n\n**Step 1:** Download [Unarchiver from the official site](https:\/\/theunarchiver.com\/), or head over to the App Store to [download the application](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/the-unarchiver\/id425424353). Afterward, extract the file and launch the program.\n\n**Step 2:** Once opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the *Extraction* tab located at the top of the application window.\n\nAfterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the *Unarchiver* from the drop-down menu beside the *Open With* option.\n\n![The Unarchiver extracting a RAR file on Mac.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 3:** The utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. 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Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.”\n\nRecommended Videos\n\nUnless you’re using [Windows 11](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/windows-11\/), which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors.\n\n## What is a RAR file?\nA RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected.\n\nRAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times.\n\n![Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2024\/03\/customer-using-1Password-for-Windows-on-the-couch.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\n1Password\n## Native RAR support for Windows 11\nOn previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11:\n\n**Step 1:** Launch *File Explorer* and locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR.\n\n**Step 2:** Select the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select *Copy*.\n\n**Step 3:** Once you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select *Paste*.\n\n**Step 4:** You can also right-click your RAR folder and choose *Extract all…*. Then just click *Browse* to search for an end-point folder.\n\nOnce you've found one, click *Select folder* \\> *Extract*.\n\n## 7-Zip (Windows)\n**Step 1:** Download [7-Zip from the official website](https:\/\/www.7-zip.org\/download.html). If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first.\n\nWhen in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the *Install* button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the *Finish* button when done, and launch the program.\n\n![7-Zip interface on Windows 10.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/12\/windowsrar02.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 2:** Locate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select *Open With* \\> *7-Zip*.\n\n![Opening a RAR file with 7-Zip in Windows 10.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/12\/windowsrar01.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 3:** With the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file.\n\nIf you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the *Extract* button and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer.\n\n![Extracting a RAR file using 7Zip on Windows 10.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/12\/windowsrar03.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDigital Trends\n## The Unarchiver (macOS)\n[Zipping up files on macOS](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/how-to-make-a-zip-file-on-a-mac\/) is an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option.\n\nUnarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps.\n\n**Step 1:** Download [Unarchiver from the official site](https:\/\/theunarchiver.com\/), or head over to the App Store to [download the application](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/the-unarchiver\/id425424353). Afterward, extract the file and launch the program.\n\n**Step 2:** Once opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the *Extraction* tab located at the top of the application window.\n\nAfterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the *Unarchiver* from the drop-down menu beside the *Open With* option.\n\n![The Unarchiver extracting a RAR file on Mac.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2021\/12\/the-unarchiver-mac-updated.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDigital Trends\n\n**Step 3:** The utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. Then, simply double-click the RAR file to launch it in the appropriate program.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.” Recommended Videos Unless you’re using Windows 11 , which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors. What is a RAR file? A RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected. RAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times. 1Password Native RAR support for Windows 11 On previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11: Step 1: Launch File Explorer and locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR. Step 2: Select the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select Copy . Step 3: Once you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select Paste . Step 4: You can also right-click your RAR folder and choose Extract all… . Then just click Browse to search for an end-point folder. Once you've found one, click Select folder > Extract . 7-Zip (Windows) Step 1: Download 7-Zip from the official website . If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first. When in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the Install button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the Finish button when done, and launch the program. Digital Trends Step 2: Locate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select Open With > 7-Zip . Digital Trends Step 3: With the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file. If you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the Extract button and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer. Digital Trends The Unarchiver (macOS) Zipping up files on macOS is an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option. Unarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps. Step 1: Download Unarchiver from the official site , or head over to the App Store to download the application . Afterward, extract the file and launch the program. Step 2: Once opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the Extraction tab located at the top of the application window. Afterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the Unarchiver from the drop-down menu beside the Open With option. Digital Trends Step 3: The utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. Then, simply double-click the RAR file to launch it in the appropriate program.
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Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.” Recommended Videos ### Difficulty Easy ### Duration 5 minutes ### What You Need - RAR unpacking tool (7-Zip or The Unarchiver) - RAR packaged file Unless you’re using [Windows 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11/), which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors. ## What is a RAR file? A RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected. RAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times. ![Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) 1Password ## Native RAR support for Windows 11 On previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11: Step 1: Launch File Explorer and locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR. Step 2: Select the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select Copy. Step 3: Once you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select Paste. Step 4: You can also right-click your RAR folder and choose Extract all…. Then just click Browse to search for an end-point folder. Once you've found one, click Select folder \> Extract. ## 7-Zip (Windows) Step 1: Download [7-Zip from the official website](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html). If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first. When in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the Install button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the Finish button when done, and launch the program. ![7-Zip interface on Windows 10.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Digital Trends Step 2: Locate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select Open With \> 7-Zip. ![Opening a RAR file with 7-Zip in Windows 10.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Digital Trends Step 3: With the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file. If you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the Extract button and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer. ![Extracting a RAR file using 7Zip on Windows 10.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Digital Trends ## The Unarchiver (macOS) [Zipping up files on macOS](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-make-a-zip-file-on-a-mac/) is an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option. Unarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps. Step 1: Download [Unarchiver from the official site](https://theunarchiver.com/), or head over to the App Store to [download the application](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353). Afterward, extract the file and launch the program. Step 2: Once opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the Extraction tab located at the top of the application window. Afterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the Unarchiver from the drop-down menu beside the Open With option. ![The Unarchiver extracting a RAR file on Mac.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Digital Trends Step 3: The utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. 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Readable Markdown	Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you have to do is extract it to gain access to the media and docs within. Unlike zip files though, unpacking a .rar file isn’t as simple as selecting “unzip.” Recommended Videos Unless you’re using [Windows 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11/), which happens to feature native RAR support, you’re going to need to use a RAR extractor to access RAR files on macOS and older versions of Windows. Fortunately, we’ve got the know-how to teach you how it’s done, as well as a couple of recommended extractors. ## What is a RAR file? A RAR (Roshal Archive) file that has several compressed files stored within it. One of the main benefits of RAR compression is the ability to break down high-quality media into archives that can be encrypted and password-protected. RAR files make it very easy to transfer several small files at once, and much like the ZIP container, sending and sharing RAR files is a great way to cut down on bandwidth usage and upload times. ![Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2024/03/customer-using-1Password-for-Windows-on-the-couch.jpg?resize=720%2C720) 1Password ## Native RAR support for Windows 11 On previous versions of Windows (as covered in our next section), you would need to use a RAR extractor to unpack .rar content. But Windows 11 actually features built-in support for RAR, so there’s no need for specialized extraction tools. Here’s how to open a RAR file with Windows 11: Step 1: Launch File Explorer and locate the RAR file you’d like to extract. Then, double-click to open the RAR. Step 2: Select the items you wish to extract, then right-click the files and select Copy. Step 3: Once you’ve decided what folder, drive, or desktop you’d like to store these files on, right-click and select Paste. Step 4: You can also right-click your RAR folder and choose Extract all…. Then just click Browse to search for an end-point folder. Once you've found one, click Select folder \> Extract. ## 7-Zip (Windows) Step 1: Download [7-Zip from the official website](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html). If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 or 11, chances are you want the 64-bit version, but it’s a good idea to confirm which version of Windows you’re running first. When in the installer, select your desired destination folder for the utility and click the Install button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click the Finish button when done, and launch the program. ![7-Zip interface on Windows 10.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/12/windowsrar02.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Digital Trends Step 2: Locate the RAR file that you want to open in Windows File Explorer, then right-click it, and select Open With \> 7-Zip. ![Opening a RAR file with 7-Zip in Windows 10.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/12/windowsrar01.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Digital Trends Step 3: With the RAR file now open, you have a number of options for what you can do with it. You can access individual files within the RAR archive by double-clicking them, or navigate through folders in the same way to dig deeper into the RAR file. If you want to be able to access the files within the RAR archive more easily in the future, you can also click the Extract button and select a save location. The RAR file will then be extracted, leaving all of its component, files, and folders accessible through the Windows File Explorer. ![Extracting a RAR file using 7Zip on Windows 10.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/12/windowsrar03.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Digital Trends ## The Unarchiver (macOS) [Zipping up files on macOS](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-make-a-zip-file-on-a-mac/) is an essential feature of the operating system, but you need to be able to unpack them, too. Apple has a native tool for uncompressing files by just clicking on them, but it’s a streamlined option that doesn’t allow any control over the process. For those seeking a complete tool, we suggest another option. Unarchiver easily trumps the built-in archive unpacker that comes with macOS — aka the aptly titled Archive Utility. The program offers support for a more significant number of file formats, including RAR files, and offers additional functionality more akin to 7-Zip than other available offerings on the web. Though Unarchiver cannot create RAR files, it still allows you to open RARs with just a few steps. Step 1: Download [Unarchiver from the official site](https://theunarchiver.com/), or head over to the App Store to [download the application](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353). Afterward, extract the file and launch the program. Step 2: Once opened, ensure the box beside RAR Archive is checked — along with any other archive types you wish to open with the Unarchiver — and click the Extraction tab located at the top of the application window. Afterward, select your save location for the resulting file from the drop-down menu near the top of the window, control-click the RAR file you wish to open, and choose the Unarchiver from the drop-down menu beside the Open With option. ![The Unarchiver extracting a RAR file on Mac.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2021/12/the-unarchiver-mac-updated.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Digital Trends Step 3: The utility will then automatically create and save a file with the same name as the RAR file in the previously specified location. Then, simply double-click the RAR file to launch it in the appropriate program.
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