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

Easy Methods to Extract a RAR or Zip file on Windows, masOS, and Android.

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RAR files are commonly used for compressing multiple files into a single archive, making them easier to store or share.

However, unlike ZIP files, RAR isn’t supported natively by most operating systems. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to extract RAR files on Windows, macOS, and Android using both free and paid tools.

How to Open RAR Files

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How to Extract RAR on Windows PC

If you have a RAR file on your Windows PC, you'll need file extraction software to open and extract its contents.

Because .zip files are more common than .rar files, the Windows Operating System offers you an inbuilt feature to open a .zip file.

But, what about .rar files?

Here are the steps to convert the RAR file to a Folder on a Windows computer.

  1. Download & Install WinRAR
  2. Right-click on the .rar or .zip file you want to unzip/unrar.
  3. Now simply click on the Extract here option.
    4. Extracting RAR using WinRAR
  4. Done! Your rar or zip file is successfully extracted into a folder.

Alternatively, you can choose Extract to [Folder Name], which creates a new folder where the files will be placed.

Tip: If you have multiple RAR files, select all of them, right-click, and choose Extract files or Extract Here. This feature makes handling large collections of RAR archives much simpler.

While Windows supports ZIP file extraction natively, you still need third-party software like WinRAR or 7-Zip for RAR files. However, you can easily handle ZIP files by right-clicking and selecting the Extract All... option.

You can explore a list of the best RAR and ZIP file extractors for Windows on WinRARLover to find a tool that fits your needs.

How to Extract RAR on macOS

macOS offers limited built-in features for handling RAR files. However, macOS provides an Archive Utility that handles ZIP files, making ZIP extraction easier than RAR. For RAR files, you’ll need third-party apps.

Open RAR File Using The Unarchiver

Here I am taking The Unarchiver app to show you how you can decompress a .rar or .zip file on a Mac PC.
  1. Download & Install The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store,
  2. Now open The Unarchiver,
  3. Then click on File on the menu,
  4. Choose any of Unarchive to Current Folder [if your RAR file is in the current folder], Unarchive to Desktop [if your RAR file is RAR file on desktop], or Unarchive to [if your RAR file is on a specific location on your Mac computer]
  5. Select the file you want to extract, then click on Unarchive,
  6. Now The Unarchiver asks you to select the location/path, where you want to extract the RAR file,
  7. Extracted .rar or .zip file should show up as a folder named after the original file archive.

You can explore other file extraction tools for macOS, such as Keka or UnRarX, to find the best RAR opener for your needs. Visit WinRARCrack.pro for more recommendations on top RAR file openers for macOS.

How to Extract RAR on Android

Opening RAR files on Android is simple with free apps that can be downloaded directly from the Google Play Store.

  1. First of all, Install the RAR app from the Google Play Store,
  2. Now open the RAR application & select the archive file you want to Open,
  3. Click on the Extracting icon from the top menu,
  4. Then choose the destination path for the RAR file
  5. Click on OK
  6. Done! Your RAR file is now successfully extracted on your Android device.

Alternative Apps for Android

If you prefer other apps, you can use ZArchiver, which is another free tool for handling RAR files on Android. File manager apps like ES File Explorer and Solid Explorer also offer RAR extraction features.

FAQs

How can I extract multiple RAR files at once on Windows?

If you have multiple RAR files, use the following method:

  1. Download and install WinRAR.
  2. Select all the RAR files you want to extract.
  3. Right-click and choose Extract Here or Extract Files.
All selected RAR files will be extracted to your specified folder.

Can I use built-in tools to open RAR files on macOS or Android?

No, macOS and Android do not provide built-in tools for RAR files. You’ll need to install third-party apps like The Unarchiver (for macOS) or RAR/ZArchiver (for Android).

What’s the difference between RAR and ZIP files?

ZIP files are more commonly supported across different operating systems, while RAR offers better compression rates but requires specific tools like WinRAR or The Unarchiver.

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