How to open .rar file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .rar file. The full name of the file is WinRAR Compressed Archive. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Eugene Roshal.

.rar file extension (WinRAR Compressed Archive)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Compressed Files Eugene Roshal WinRAR Compressed Archive
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Programs using this file extension: .rar
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • WinRAR
  • Corel WinZip 16.5
  • Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010
  • 7-Zip
  • Zipeg
  • PeaZip
  • B1 Free Archiver
  • WinMount International WinMount
  • Whirling Dervishes Alpha ZIP
  • Free RAR Extract Frog
MAC OS
MAC
  • Corel WinZip Mac Edition 2
  • Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2011
  • Dare to be Creative Archiver
  • The Unarchiver
  • B1 Free Archiver
  • UnRarX
  • Zipeg
Linux
Linux
  • unrar
  • B1 Free Archiver


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