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2025 » Extract RAR File in Windows, macOS, Android [How to]

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RAR files efficiently compress multiple files into a single archive for easier storage and sharing. Unlike ZIP files, most operating systems lack native RAR support. This guide shows you how to extract RAR files on Windows, macOS, and Android using reliable free and paid tools.

How to Open RAR Files

How to Open or extract RAR file

Select your device below to solve your RAR extraction problem.

How to Extract RAR on Windows PC

Windows requires third-party software for RAR files since it only natively supports ZIP. Follow these steps:

  1. Download & Install WinRAR (free trial available)
  2. Right-click the .rar file
  3. Select Extract Here for immediate extraction or Extract to [Folder Name] to create a new folder Extracting RAR using WinRAR
  4. Access your files in the new location

Pro Tip: For multi-part RAR archives (e.g., .part1.rar), select all parts → right-click → Extract Here. WinRAR automatically combines them.

Free Alternative: 7-Zip offers full RAR support (right-click → 7-Zip → Extract Here).

How to Extract RAR on macOS

While macOS handles ZIP files natively, use these methods for RAR:

Method 1: Using The Unarchiver (Free)

  1. Install The Unarchiver from the App Store
  2. Right-click the RAR file → Open With → The Unarchiver
  3. Files automatically extract to the same folder

Method 2: Terminal (No Software Required)

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Install Homebrew: /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  3. Install unrar: brew install unrar
  4. Navigate to RAR location (e.g., cd Downloads)
  5. Extract: unrar x filename.rar

How to Extract RAR on Android

  1. Install RAR for Android
  2. Locate your RAR file in the app
  3. Tap the file → Extract icon (↓)
  4. Choose destination → OK

Alternative: ZArchiver offers advanced features like password-protected extraction.

FAQs

Can I extract password-protected RAR files?

Yes! All recommended tools support password extraction. Right-click (Win/macOS) or long-press (Android) the file and look for "Extract with Password."

Why choose RAR over ZIP?

RAR offers better compression (smaller files) and supports advanced features like recovery records and multi-volume archives.

Are these tools safe?

WinRAR (Windows), The Unarchiver (macOS), and RAR for Android (Google Play) are verified safe. Always download from official sources.