To convert RAR to ZIP, select or drop your .rar file above, check that ZIP is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave 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.
RAR Converter →What is a ZIP file?
ZIP – ZIP archive. ZIP is the most widely supported archive format: every operating system opens it without extra software. It compresses each file separately, usually with Deflate, so single files can be pulled out quickly.
ZIP Converter →How to convert RAR to ZIP
- Click Select File, or drop your .rar files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that ZIP is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
RAR vs ZIP: how they compare
| RAR | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Archive | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders | Many files and folders |
| Compression | RAR (proprietary) | Deflate |
| Encryption | AES-256 (RAR5), AES-128 (RAR4) | AES-256, or the weak legacy ZipCrypto |
| Created by | Eugene Roshal, 1993 | Phil Katz (PKWARE), 1989 |
| Best for | Large downloads split into parts | Sharing files with anyone |
Good to know
- Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out of the result for safety; the page tells you when it does this.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting RAR to ZIP 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.
Can I convert a password-protected RAR file?
Yes. Click Options next to the file and enter its password. The ZIP you get back is not password-protected.
How large can the RAR file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Will the folders inside my RAR be kept?
Yes. The ZIP has the same folders and file names as the RAR. Only links and special files are left out, and the page tells you if it did that.
Can I convert several RAR files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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