Convert to RAR

Convert archives to RAR online, for free, with nothing to install.

ZIP, 7Z, TAR.GZ and 34 other archive formats can be converted to RAR: drop your files above, and RAR is already chosen as the output. RAR files are created on our server with RarLab's licensed rar program, and your files are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.

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.

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How to convert files to RAR

  1. Click Select File, or drop your archives anywhere on this page. Any of the 37 supported formats works.
  2. RAR is already chosen as the output on this page.
  3. Click Convert, then Download when it's done.

RAR at a glance

RAR
TypeArchive
HoldsMany files and folders
CompressionRAR (proprietary)
EncryptionAES-256 (RAR5), AES-128 (RAR4)
Created byEugene Roshal, 1993
Best forLarge downloads split into parts

Frequently asked questions

Why convert to RAR?

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. Best for: Large downloads split into parts.

Which files can be converted to RAR?

7Z, ACE, ALZ, ARC, ARJ, BZ, BZ2, CAB, CPIO, DEB, DMG, GZ, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LZ, LZMA, LZO, RPM, RZ, TAR, TAR.7Z, TAR.BZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.GZ, TAR.LZO, TAR.XZ, TAR.Z, TBZ, TBZ2, TGZ, TZ, TZO, XZ, Z, ZIP.

Is converting to RAR 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 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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