RAR is a proprietary archive format from RarLab, popular for large downloads because of its strong compression and recovery records. Opening it is free; creating it needs the licensed WinRAR tools. RAR files can be saved as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
What is a RAR file?
RAR – RAR archive. RAR is a proprietary archive format from RarLab, popular for large downloads because of its strong compression and recovery records. Opening it is free; creating it needs the licensed WinRAR tools.
How to convert a RAR file
- Click Select File, or drop your .rar files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example ZIP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
RAR at a glance
| RAR | |
|---|---|
| Type | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders |
| Compression | RAR (proprietary) |
| Encryption | AES-256 (RAR5), AES-128 (RAR4) |
| Created by | Eugene Roshal, 1993 |
| Best for | Large downloads split into parts |
Frequently asked questions
What is a RAR file?
RAR is a proprietary archive format from RarLab, popular for large downloads because of its strong compression and recovery records. Opening it is free; creating it needs the licensed WinRAR tools.
How do I open a RAR file?
Archive programs such as 7-Zip open many formats. Without one, open it on our Extract RAR Files page to see what's inside and save the files you need, or convert it to ZIP here: Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files by themselves.
Is converting RAR files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my RAR files uploaded anywhere?
Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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