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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 189 (from laksa130)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa189.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.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575","crawl_time":1775601964,"first_indexed_time":1621603205,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,lifewire!www,\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575 s443","src_root_hash":"14090157370174344989","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Open RAR Files on a Mac","meta_descriptions":["To open RAR files on a Mac, you need to download and install an app. If you can’t install an app, you can also use a file extractor website."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Extracting RAR files on a Mac can't be done natively, so you’ll need an app\nBy\nJeremy Laukkonen\nWriter\nShoreline Community College\nJeremy Laukkonen is a former writer for Lifewire. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles .\nUpdated on June 11, 2024\nReviewed by\nJerrick Leger\nJerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses.\nThis article explains how to open\nRAR files\non a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website.\nWhat Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac?\nUnlike\nZIP files\n, macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses.\nSome of the best RAR extractors for Mac include:\nThe Unarchiver\n: This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file.\nKeka\n: If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free.\nUnzip-Online.com\n: This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient.\nHow to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver\nYou can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start.\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver:\nDownload and install The Unarchiver on your Mac.\nGet The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store\nOpen The Unarchiver, and click\nFile\n.\nClick\nUnarchive to...\nSelect your\nRAR file\n.\nClick\nUnarchive\n.\nSelect a location to place the extracted files, and click\nExtract\n.\nYour files will appear in the location you selected.\nJust want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings.\nHow to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor\nIf you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file.\nHere’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor:\nLocate your RAR file using Finder.\nControl\n+\nClick\nthe RAR file, and select\nGet Info\n.\nClick\nOpen With\n.\nSelect\nThe Unarchiver\n.\nClick\nChange All…\nClick\nContinue\n.\nWhen you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver.\nHow to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online\nIf you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file.\nIf your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac.\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online:\nNavigate to the\nUnzip Online uncompress file\npage, and click\nChoose File\n.\nSelect the RAR file you want to open, and click\nUpload\n.\nClick\nUncompress file\n.\nWait for the extraction process to finish.\nClick the file you want to retrieve.\nClick\nAllow\n.\nThe file will download to your Mac.\nClick any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner.\nEach file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately.\nAre RAR Files Safe for Mac?\nRAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files.\nWhile RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files.\nIf you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an\nonline virus scanner\n.\nFAQ\nYes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as\nBetterZip\n, which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like\nArchiver\n, which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as\nCloudConvert\n, which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool.\nTo open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. Command Prompt will attempt to crack the password.\nWas this page helpful?\nThanks for letting us know!\nGet the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day\nSubscribe\nTell us why!","attrs_markdown":"\n\nG\n\nA\n\nS\n\nREGULAR\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#main)\n\nMenu\n\n[Lifewire](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/)\n\nTech for Humans\n\n- [NEWS](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/news-4795879)\n  NEWS\n  \n  [See All News](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/news-4795879)\n  \n  [![A Dell Alienware gaming desktop with visible internal components and illuminated lighting details](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/6tlrmGPRoNMYWk7Ll7Ha8d0thcE=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/lifewire-dell-alien-gaming-desktop-4c37ca4078034a7290599d069c6f6edc.jpg) Our Review of the Alienware Aurora Gaming PC—and it's \\$550 off Right Now](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/dell-alienware-aurora-gaming-desktop-review-11932684)\n  \n  [![A lineup of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones showing their camera modules and styluses](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/YxWqaQpqC6j-1FZsYmJSprkBwNo=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-5eca4675c4e34040a4a71eded5b6df2b.jpg) Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Faster, Smarter, and More Private](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/samsung-galaxy-s26-officially-revealed-11914339)\n  \n  [![Closeup of a smartphone focusing on its camera lenses and side buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/NZJtV8Ha6Ru-yXyDRJw6bWYXwTg=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/samsung-galaxy-s26-closeup-7f23fa1764bb4787a2f12170fe2c1727.jpg) Galaxy S26 Preorders Start at \\$900 Off on Verizon](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/galaxy-preorders-verizon-11914269)\n  \n  [![A robot pointing at paper next to a human hand](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/jMjLUktZrSktHuEkzEM6Y_RTY3Y=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-2204928862-a400a24f13bc45038cfce9bbf11ebc88.jpg) This Service Replicates Your Handwriting With AI](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/this-service-replicates-your-handwriting-with-ai-11914000)\n  \n  [![Numerous green three-dot chat icons on a field with a central prominent one](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/hidSJjFloRtvbPSnFUxqgMyCLuY=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-2227030763-486b0ec92c844875818c4f30e028f1c1.jpg) WhatsApp Could Soon Change How You Send Messages](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/whatsapp-scheduled-messages-11912817)\n  \n  [![Smartphone displaying a listening interface on the screen part of a virtual assistant feature](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/S7YuMi9C2nKzbF5JA035-T17pxs=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/new-bixby-oneui-8.5-983d3693fec7422095bb185832e53f7f.jpg) Bixby Update Improves Conversation](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/bixby-update-improves-conversation-11912019)\n  \n  [![A person with facial recognition markers within a focus frame](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/NhEiPdlt2qnJ5936bvcMY_lviAg=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-1047393260-c6c2ce0cabcd4626a1dc9775d59be25a.jpg) Parents Should Understand What Facial Age Checks Really Mean](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/biometric-id-rollout-kids-apps-11909555)\n  \n  [![Two hands holding smartphones against a clouded sky backdrop](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/KCl4jhb5jRPp7_0OuE3HTIfLHck=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-489921465-b23b409d369b47adb85fc448b472985d.jpg) Pixel 9 Quick Share Now Works With AirDrop](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/pixel-9-airdrop-support-11908564)\n  \n  [![Side view of a smart treadmill with a sleek design and a tablet holder on the front console](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/KH4c9ArGccL54eEfbFffCS1EOww=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/urevo-cybermega-smart-treadmill-profile-74f0dae40c1c4ea2934db9929d1a4906.jpg) This Smart Treadmill Is Built for Marathon Training](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/smart-treadmill-for-marathon-training-11908035)\n- [WHAT TO BUY](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/best-products-4781319)\n  WHAT TO BUY\n  \n  - 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He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses.\n\n[lifewire's editorial guidelines](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/about-us-5081224#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nIn This Article\n\nView All\n\nIn This Article\n\n- [What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac?](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-what-is-the-best-rar-extractor-for-mac)\n- [How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-open-rar-files-on-a-mac-with-the-unarchiver)\n- [Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-use-the-unarchiver-as-your-default-rar-file-extractor)\n- [How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-open-rar-files-on-a-mac-with-unzip-online)\n- [Are RAR Files Safe for Mac?](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-are-rar-files-safe-for-mac)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-frequently-asked-questions-46889705-3cb1-4ba6-b533-b9826315f6ec)\n\nClose\n\nThis article explains how to open [RAR files](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/rar-file-2622216) on a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website.\n\n## What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac?\nUnlike [ZIP files](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/zip-file-2622675), macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses.\n\nSome of the best RAR extractors for Mac include:\n\n- **The Unarchiver**: This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file.\n- **Keka**: If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free.\n- **Unzip-Online.com**: This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient.\n## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver\nYou can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start.\n\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver:\n\n1. Download and install The Unarchiver on your Mac.\n   ![The Unarchiver in the Mac App store.]()\n   \n   ![The Unarchiver in the Mac App store.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/VjSdfphadZWlCdHuJBqyG77im6k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.05.27PM-0c368ee9907a47f8b4c7fad50cbcb81e.png)\n   [Get The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/the-unarchiver\/id425424353?mt=12)\n2. Open The Unarchiver, and click **File**.\n   ![File highlighted with The Unarchiver opened.]()\n   \n   ![File highlighted with The Unarchiver opened.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/_fXbn_JrM7U6Ad-jGTOG_qpGeZc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/UnarchivalFile-8676374ea82d4747a3c98dbd84b5450d.jpg)\n3. Click **Unarchive to...**\n   ![Unarchive to... highlighted in The Unarchiver.]()\n   \n   ![Unarchive to... highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/W0ASGZcPkW2e_ljy31KiliPViok=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Unarchivetoannotated-38dfbef92fa24f598a815ca09a2c9812.jpg)\n4. Select your **RAR file**.\n   ![rar5.rar highlighted in The Unarchiver]()\n   \n   ![rar5.rar highlighted in The Unarchiver](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/c3Szh3r_cHUoiOQ05pAhW-nh1KA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Rarfileannotated-6fd2406c078a479ea74fac8b0b814f10.jpg)\n5. Click **Unarchive**.\n   ![Unarchive highlighted in The Unarchiver.]()\n   \n   ![Unarchive highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/ERfFrE1if3ZJzNUfgtHE3iKMo1Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Unarchiveannotated-9fb3feb3e164492abf49bdbb6cae0104.jpg)\n6. Select a location to place the extracted files, and click **Extract**.\n   ![Extract highlighted in The Unarchiver.]()\n   \n   ![Extract highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/JCUyGob1PJOeBoSlWqu_ZDW2KJg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Extractannotated-c2532d6365c9431e96c757b76aceae07.jpg)\n7. Your files will appear in the location you selected.\n   ![An extracted RAR file in macOS Finder.]()\n   \n   ![An extracted RAR file in macOS Finder.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/kRynUgamGwCNAp9tHXv_fTqpYE8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.11.21PM-7293c110291447adaa4e32f813b13771.png)\n   Just want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings.\n## How to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor\nIf you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file.\n\nHere’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor:\n\n1. Locate your RAR file using Finder.\n   ![RAR files in Finder with Rar.5 file highlighted]()\n   \n   ![RAR files in Finder with Rar.5 file highlighted](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/PUAfD8MoCuxaLVt6W-24smlp2Zs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/LocateRARfileannotated-ce923ba3ec4244eeaa31fe2e1a4f757c.jpg)\n2. **Control**\\+**Click** the RAR file, and select **Get Info**.\n   ![Get Info highlighted in Finder.]()\n   \n   ![Get Info highlighted in Finder.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/G98y4XPJn7vFNqmBa998BdMLnus=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GetInfoannotated-3af991ba31904a77907633db18e725dc.jpg)\n3. Click **Open With**.\n   ![Open with... selected in a rar file info.]()\n   \n   ![Open with... selected in a rar file info.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/LVM8UlbJTv5r6SfbwIZ2pnc3KtA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/OpenWithannotated-df7b09885ba94011bedc18255e8d5df2.jpg)\n4. Select **The Unarchiver**.\n   ![The Unarchiver highlighted in a file's properties.]()\n   \n   ![The Unarchiver highlighted in a file's properties.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/SE3MTq5qHJnhcbBW2G2icsROd5Q=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/SelectUnarchiverannotated-da5e87ba71a84ebc81d14701500e7eba.jpg)\n5. Click **Change All…**\n   ![Change All... highlighted in a rar file's info.]()\n   \n   ![Change All... highlighted in a rar file's info.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/WsviSi_CXCOr4TbZYq1nbdSmBCc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/ChangeAllannotated-a8439caa3f8244f0abb3b6a01a0d5bc1.jpg)\n6. Click **Continue**.\n   ![Continue highlighted in a confirmation window.]()\n   \n   ![Continue highlighted in a confirmation window.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/k-LX-uJX4szL3xo5ZtfCor3wZ1U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/continueannotated-25d7aa352f0d4225beaaa8b13a3609fc.jpg)\n7. When you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver.\n## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online\nIf you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file.\n\nIf your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac.\n\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online:\n\n1. Navigate to the [Unzip Online uncompress file](https:\/\/unzip-online.com\/en\/zip) page, and click **Choose File**.\n   ![Choose File highlighted on the unzip online site.]()\n   \n   ![Choose File highlighted on the unzip online site.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/tPy3FNo6YvwdfYz-Z3TP1eBpyYQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Choosefileannotated-275ef3dfcdeb4e198520be1931a598f7.jpg)\n2. Select the RAR file you want to open, and click **Upload**.\n   ![Upload highlighted in the unzip online website.]()\n   \n   ![Upload highlighted in the unzip online website.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/O7RT_sLUW69IToSGtky2jl0C0mE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/RARuploadannotated-9d09a29b946c4935892d547a9ec31692.jpg)\n3. Click **Uncompress file**.\n   ![Uncompress file highlighted on the unzip online site.]()\n   \n   ![Uncompress file highlighted on the unzip online site.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/cVd59mErHE5b9NJMxFrTy3K9ErM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Uncompressfileannotated-83de5e5e7be1484aa3ddfa008d5f79d1.jpg)\n4. Wait for the extraction process to finish.\n   ![Unzip Online extracting a RAR file with progress bar highlighted]()\n   \n   ![Unzip Online extracting a RAR file with progress bar highlighted](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/-vQiH_z70FrkgUeTCWNq8w325fk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Waitannotated-44b3ed2f3e484d37a7340681491680ea.jpg)\n5. Click the file you want to retrieve.\n   ![robe and wizard hat.psd highlighted on unzip online.]()\n   \n   ![robe and wizard hat.psd highlighted on unzip online.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/4fE1PadWjkfa2erXVQ6Fz6RRG-8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Robeandwizardhatannotated-13ac29b942fc44068b7b09f916877093.jpg)\n6. Click **Allow**.\n   ![Allow highlighted in Safari.]()\n   \n   ![Allow highlighted in Safari.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/2P74gAVtV3-USSCmPg4Xr7RxndE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Allowannotated-b7faa260e5d44b6fb3e634003ff98a6a.jpg)\n7. The file will download to your Mac.\n   ![An extracted file from an RAR file downloaded from unzip online.]()\n   \n   ![An extracted file from an RAR file downloaded from unzip online.](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/g_4WefNrVjtgdO7HtEW7yLuSfDY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.18.08PM-4dd5a3d9bfab4f3ba41e053167e575b6.png)\n8. Click any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner.\n   Each file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately.\n## Are RAR Files Safe for Mac?\nRAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files.\n\nWhile RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files.\n\nIf you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an [online virus scanner](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/best-free-malware-removal-tools-4771073).\n\n## FAQ\n- Can I change a RAR file to a ZIP file on a Mac?\n  Yes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as [BetterZip](https:\/\/setapp.com\/apps\/betterzip), which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like [Archiver](https:\/\/setapp.com\/apps\/archiver), which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as [CloudConvert](https:\/\/cloudconvert.com\/pricing), which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool.\n- How do I open a RAR file on a Mac without the file's password?\n  To open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. 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When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles .\n\nUpdated on June 11, 2024\n\nReviewed by\n\n[Jerrick Leger](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/jerrick-j-juan-leger-4783678)\n\n![Jerrick Leger headshot](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/MENfPhP2Rr4ijbuV9U3X6qU4cIM=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/image-5e6611aebe974bb7886a24b5070c834f.jpg)\n\nJerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses.\n\nThis article explains how to open [RAR files](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/rar-file-2622216) on a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website.\n\n## What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac?\nUnlike [ZIP files](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/zip-file-2622675), macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses.\n\nSome of the best RAR extractors for Mac include:\n\n- **The Unarchiver**: This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file.\n- **Keka**: If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free.\n- **Unzip-Online.com**: This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient.\n## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver\nYou can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start.\n\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver:\n\n1. Download and install The Unarchiver on your Mac.\n   [Get The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/the-unarchiver\/id425424353?mt=12)\n2. Open The Unarchiver, and click **File**.\n3. Click **Unarchive to...**\n4. Select your **RAR file**.\n5. Click **Unarchive**.\n6. Select a location to place the extracted files, and click **Extract**.\n7. Your files will appear in the location you selected.\n   Just want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings.\n## How to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor\nIf you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file.\n\nHere’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor:\n\n1. Locate your RAR file using Finder.\n2. **Control**\\+**Click** the RAR file, and select **Get Info**.\n3. Click **Open With**.\n4. Select **The Unarchiver**.\n5. Click **Change All…**\n6. Click **Continue**.\n7. When you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver.\n## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online\nIf you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file.\n\nIf your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac.\n\nHere’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online:\n\n1. Navigate to the [Unzip Online uncompress file](https:\/\/unzip-online.com\/en\/zip) page, and click **Choose File**.\n2. Select the RAR file you want to open, and click **Upload**.\n3. Click **Uncompress file**.\n4. Wait for the extraction process to finish.\n5. Click the file you want to retrieve.\n6. Click **Allow**.\n7. The file will download to your Mac.\n8. Click any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner.\n   Each file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately.\n## Are RAR Files Safe for Mac?\nRAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files.\n\nWhile RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files.\n\nIf you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an [online virus scanner](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/best-free-malware-removal-tools-4771073).\n\n## FAQ\n- Yes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as [BetterZip](https:\/\/setapp.com\/apps\/betterzip), which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like [Archiver](https:\/\/setapp.com\/apps\/archiver), which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as [CloudConvert](https:\/\/cloudconvert.com\/pricing), which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool.\n- To open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. Command Prompt will attempt to crack the password.\n\nWas this page helpful?\n\nThanks for letting us know\\!\n\nGet the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575)\n\nTell us why\\!","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Extracting RAR files on a Mac can't be done natively, so you’ll need an app By Jeremy Laukkonen Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is a former writer for Lifewire. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . Updated on June 11, 2024 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. This article explains how to open RAR files on a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website. What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac? Unlike ZIP files , macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the best RAR extractors for Mac include: The Unarchiver : This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file. Keka : If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free. Unzip-Online.com : This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient. How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver You can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver: Download and install The Unarchiver on your Mac. Get The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store Open The Unarchiver, and click File . Click Unarchive to... Select your RAR file . Click Unarchive . Select a location to place the extracted files, and click Extract . Your files will appear in the location you selected. Just want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings. How to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor If you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file. Here’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor: Locate your RAR file using Finder. Control + Click the RAR file, and select Get Info . Click Open With . Select The Unarchiver . Click Change All… Click Continue . When you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver. How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online If you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file. If your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online: Navigate to the Unzip Online uncompress file page, and click Choose File . Select the RAR file you want to open, and click Upload . Click Uncompress file . Wait for the extraction process to finish. Click the file you want to retrieve. Click Allow . The file will download to your Mac. Click any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner. Each file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately. Are RAR Files Safe for Mac? RAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files. While RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files. If you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an online virus scanner . FAQ Yes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as BetterZip , which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like Archiver , which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as CloudConvert , which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool. To open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. Command Prompt will attempt to crack the password. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why!
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[lifewire's editorial guidelines](https://www.lifewire.com/about-us-5081224#toc-editorial-guidelines) In This Article View All In This Article - [What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac?](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-what-is-the-best-rar-extractor-for-mac) - [How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-open-rar-files-on-a-mac-with-the-unarchiver) - [Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-use-the-unarchiver-as-your-default-rar-file-extractor) - [How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-how-to-open-rar-files-on-a-mac-with-unzip-online) - [Are RAR Files Safe for Mac?](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-are-rar-files-safe-for-mac) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575#toc-frequently-asked-questions-46889705-3cb1-4ba6-b533-b9826315f6ec) Close This article explains how to open [RAR files](https://www.lifewire.com/rar-file-2622216) on a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website. ## What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac? Unlike [ZIP files](https://www.lifewire.com/zip-file-2622675), macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the best RAR extractors for Mac include: - The Unarchiver: This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file. - Keka: If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free. - Unzip-Online.com: This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient. ## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver You can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver: 1. Download and install The Unarchiver on your Mac. ![The Unarchiver in the Mac App store.]() ![The Unarchiver in the Mac App store.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/VjSdfphadZWlCdHuJBqyG77im6k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.05.27PM-0c368ee9907a47f8b4c7fad50cbcb81e.png) [Get The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353?mt=12) 2. Open The Unarchiver, and click File. ![File highlighted with The Unarchiver opened.]() ![File highlighted with The Unarchiver opened.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/_fXbn_JrM7U6Ad-jGTOG_qpGeZc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/UnarchivalFile-8676374ea82d4747a3c98dbd84b5450d.jpg) 3. Click Unarchive to... ![Unarchive to... highlighted in The Unarchiver.]() ![Unarchive to... highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/W0ASGZcPkW2e_ljy31KiliPViok=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Unarchivetoannotated-38dfbef92fa24f598a815ca09a2c9812.jpg) 4. Select your RAR file. ![rar5.rar highlighted in The Unarchiver]() ![rar5.rar highlighted in The Unarchiver](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/c3Szh3r_cHUoiOQ05pAhW-nh1KA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Rarfileannotated-6fd2406c078a479ea74fac8b0b814f10.jpg) 5. Click Unarchive. ![Unarchive highlighted in The Unarchiver.]() ![Unarchive highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/ERfFrE1if3ZJzNUfgtHE3iKMo1Q=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Unarchiveannotated-9fb3feb3e164492abf49bdbb6cae0104.jpg) 6. Select a location to place the extracted files, and click Extract. ![Extract highlighted in The Unarchiver.]() ![Extract highlighted in The Unarchiver.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/JCUyGob1PJOeBoSlWqu_ZDW2KJg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Extractannotated-c2532d6365c9431e96c757b76aceae07.jpg) 7. Your files will appear in the location you selected. ![An extracted RAR file in macOS Finder.]() ![An extracted RAR file in macOS Finder.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/kRynUgamGwCNAp9tHXv_fTqpYE8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.11.21PM-7293c110291447adaa4e32f813b13771.png) Just want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings. ## How to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor If you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file. Here’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor: 1. Locate your RAR file using Finder. ![RAR files in Finder with Rar.5 file highlighted]() ![RAR files in Finder with Rar.5 file highlighted](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/PUAfD8MoCuxaLVt6W-24smlp2Zs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/LocateRARfileannotated-ce923ba3ec4244eeaa31fe2e1a4f757c.jpg) 2. Control\+Click the RAR file, and select Get Info. ![Get Info highlighted in Finder.]() ![Get Info highlighted in Finder.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/G98y4XPJn7vFNqmBa998BdMLnus=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/GetInfoannotated-3af991ba31904a77907633db18e725dc.jpg) 3. Click Open With. ![Open with... selected in a rar file info.]() ![Open with... selected in a rar file info.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/LVM8UlbJTv5r6SfbwIZ2pnc3KtA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/OpenWithannotated-df7b09885ba94011bedc18255e8d5df2.jpg) 4. Select The Unarchiver. ![The Unarchiver highlighted in a file's properties.]() ![The Unarchiver highlighted in a file's properties.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/SE3MTq5qHJnhcbBW2G2icsROd5Q=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/SelectUnarchiverannotated-da5e87ba71a84ebc81d14701500e7eba.jpg) 5. Click Change All… ![Change All... highlighted in a rar file's info.]() ![Change All... highlighted in a rar file's info.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/WsviSi_CXCOr4TbZYq1nbdSmBCc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/ChangeAllannotated-a8439caa3f8244f0abb3b6a01a0d5bc1.jpg) 6. Click Continue. ![Continue highlighted in a confirmation window.]() ![Continue highlighted in a confirmation window.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/k-LX-uJX4szL3xo5ZtfCor3wZ1U=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/continueannotated-25d7aa352f0d4225beaaa8b13a3609fc.jpg) 7. When you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver. ## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online If you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file. If your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online: 1. Navigate to the [Unzip Online uncompress file](https://unzip-online.com/en/zip) page, and click Choose File. ![Choose File highlighted on the unzip online site.]() ![Choose File highlighted on the unzip online site.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/tPy3FNo6YvwdfYz-Z3TP1eBpyYQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Choosefileannotated-275ef3dfcdeb4e198520be1931a598f7.jpg) 2. Select the RAR file you want to open, and click Upload. ![Upload highlighted in the unzip online website.]() ![Upload highlighted in the unzip online website.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/O7RT_sLUW69IToSGtky2jl0C0mE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/RARuploadannotated-9d09a29b946c4935892d547a9ec31692.jpg) 3. Click Uncompress file. ![Uncompress file highlighted on the unzip online site.]() ![Uncompress file highlighted on the unzip online site.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/cVd59mErHE5b9NJMxFrTy3K9ErM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Uncompressfileannotated-83de5e5e7be1484aa3ddfa008d5f79d1.jpg) 4. Wait for the extraction process to finish. ![Unzip Online extracting a RAR file with progress bar highlighted]() ![Unzip Online extracting a RAR file with progress bar highlighted](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/-vQiH_z70FrkgUeTCWNq8w325fk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Waitannotated-44b3ed2f3e484d37a7340681491680ea.jpg) 5. Click the file you want to retrieve. ![robe and wizard hat.psd highlighted on unzip online.]() ![robe and wizard hat.psd highlighted on unzip online.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/4fE1PadWjkfa2erXVQ6Fz6RRG-8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Robeandwizardhatannotated-13ac29b942fc44068b7b09f916877093.jpg) 6. Click Allow. ![Allow highlighted in Safari.]() ![Allow highlighted in Safari.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/2P74gAVtV3-USSCmPg4Xr7RxndE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Allowannotated-b7faa260e5d44b6fb3e634003ff98a6a.jpg) 7. The file will download to your Mac. ![An extracted file from an RAR file downloaded from unzip online.]() ![An extracted file from an RAR file downloaded from unzip online.](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/g_4WefNrVjtgdO7HtEW7yLuSfDY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/ScreenShot2021-05-12at2.18.08PM-4dd5a3d9bfab4f3ba41e053167e575b6.png) 8. Click any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner. Each file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately. ## Are RAR Files Safe for Mac? RAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files. While RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files. If you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an [online virus scanner](https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-malware-removal-tools-4771073). ## FAQ - Can I change a RAR file to a ZIP file on a Mac? Yes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as [BetterZip](https://setapp.com/apps/betterzip), which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like [Archiver](https://setapp.com/apps/archiver), which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as [CloudConvert](https://cloudconvert.com/pricing), which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool. - How do I open a RAR file on a Mac without the file's password? To open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. Command Prompt will attempt to crack the password. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know\! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day [Subscribe](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575) Tell us why\! 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Readable Markdown	Extracting RAR files on a Mac can't be done natively, so you’ll need an app By [Jeremy Laukkonen](https://www.lifewire.com/jeremy-laukkonen-biography-534477) ![Jeremy Laukkonen](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/qjUOGy7ZQExkAkr-dy6pzGFCvuY=/200x200/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/jdlaukkonenportrait-d7f63bc9dedd44c18c9936ba6f0eebd0.jpg) Writer - Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is a former writer for Lifewire. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . Updated on June 11, 2024 Reviewed by [Jerrick Leger](https://www.lifewire.com/jerrick-j-juan-leger-4783678) ![Jerrick Leger headshot](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/MENfPhP2Rr4ijbuV9U3X6qU4cIM=/200x200/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/image-5e6611aebe974bb7886a24b5070c834f.jpg) Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. This article explains how to open [RAR files](https://www.lifewire.com/rar-file-2622216) on a Mac, including instructions for opening a RAR file with an app from the Mac App Store and instructions for using an unzipping website. ## What Is the Best RAR Extractor for Mac? Unlike [ZIP files](https://www.lifewire.com/zip-file-2622675), macOS doesn’t have the native ability to open and unzip RAR files. That means you have to turn to the Mac App Store to download a third-party app or upload your RAR file to an unzipping site. There are a lot of options, and each one comes with strengths and weaknesses. Some of the best RAR extractors for Mac include: - The Unarchiver: This is the best RAR extractor for Mac if you like the default macOS file extractor and want to add RAR support. If you wish, you can set up your Mac so that double-clicking RAR files automatically extracts the files with The Unarchiver, just like double-clicking a ZIP file. - Keka: If you want a more advanced option, Keka offers support for RAR5. It also allows you to extract specific files from a RAR instead of extracting the entire thing. However, unlike The Unarchiver, Keka isn't free. - Unzip-Online.com: This is a file extractor that you don’t have to install. Just upload the RAR file, wait for it to extract, and download the extracted file or files. It's a less secure method because you’re giving control of your file or files to a third party, but it is very convenient. ## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With The Unarchiver You can use any file extractor from the Mac App Store as long as it supports RAR files, but The Unarchiver is exceptionally easy. If you’re looking for something that will closely match the experience you’re used to with ZIP files, then this is an excellent place to start. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with The Unarchiver: 1. Download and install The Unarchiver on your Mac. [Get The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353?mt=12) 2. Open The Unarchiver, and click File. 3. Click Unarchive to... 4. Select your RAR file. 5. Click Unarchive. 6. Select a location to place the extracted files, and click Extract. 7. Your files will appear in the location you selected. Just want to extract files to the default location? You can drag any RAR file onto The Unarchiver’s icon on your Dock to extract the files using your default settings. ## How to Use The Unarchiver as Your Default RAR File Extractor If you don’t want to open The Unarchiver or drag files onto its icon on your Dock, you can set this app as your default RAR app. When you do that, you can double-click any RAR file to extract it, just like you would with a ZIP file. Here’s how to use The Unarchiver as your default RAR extractor: 1. Locate your RAR file using Finder. 2. Control\+Click the RAR file, and select Get Info. 3. Click Open With. 4. Select The Unarchiver. 5. Click Change All… 6. Click Continue. 7. When you double-click a RAR file, it will extract using The Unarchiver. ## How to Open RAR Files on a Mac With Unzip Online If you have a small RAR file to extract and don’t want to install an app, you can use an online extractor like Unzip Online. It's also a good option if you’re on a Mac at work or school where you can’t install apps, but you still need to open a RAR file. If your RAR file is large, your internet connection is slow, or your file includes sensitive data, you may want to consider installing a file extractor app on your Mac. This method involves uploading your RAR file and then downloading the extracted file or files. This is inherently less secure than just extracting the file directly on your Mac. Here’s how to open RAR files on a Mac with Unzip Online: 1. Navigate to the [Unzip Online uncompress file](https://unzip-online.com/en/zip) page, and click Choose File. 2. Select the RAR file you want to open, and click Upload. 3. Click Uncompress file. 4. Wait for the extraction process to finish. 5. Click the file you want to retrieve. 6. Click Allow. 7. The file will download to your Mac. 8. Click any other files you want to retrieve, and save them in the same manner. Each file contained in a RAR archive has to be downloaded separately. ## Are RAR Files Safe for Mac? RAR files are compressed files that have one or more files inside. They can contain text documents, images, videos, a wide variety of other files. The only difference between a RAR file and a ZIP file is the compression method that each uses, which is why your Mac can open ZIP files but can’t open RAR files. While RAR files aren’t inherently unsafe, they can include unsafe content. If you trust the source of the RAR file, it will probably be safe to open. If you aren’t sure where the RAR file came from or who initially compressed it, the files inside could potentially include malware. As a general rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to avoid opening any file that came from an unknown source, which includes RAR files. If you’re unaware of where a RAR file came from or what it contains, and you’re worried that it may include malware, you can upload it to an [online virus scanner](https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-malware-removal-tools-4771073). ## FAQ - Yes, there are several ways to convert a RAR file to a ZIP file using a Mac. You can use a compression tool, such as [BetterZip](https://setapp.com/apps/betterzip), which you'd download to your Mac, or try a converter tool like [Archiver](https://setapp.com/apps/archiver), which will easily convert your RAR file to a ZIP file. There are also online tools, such as [CloudConvert](https://cloudconvert.com/pricing), which offers a limited number of conversions for free before you need to buy a subscription. As with downloading any content or using any online site, make sure you're using a reputable tool. - To open a password-protected RAR file, you'll need to use a workaround. First, try a command-line RAR password-cracking tool, such as cRARk. Another method involves using the Command Prompt and creating a batch script: Open Notepad, enter a batch script code, then save the file with a .bat extension. Next, open the saved .bat file you created, which will then open a Command Prompt window. Then the Command Prompt screen will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the RAR file you can't unlock, then enter the file's location. Command Prompt will attempt to crack the password. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know\! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day [Subscribe](https://www.lifewire.com/open-rar-files-on-a-mac-5184575) Tell us why\!
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