How to Deal with RAR Files in Windows

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How to Deal with RAR Files in Windows


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RAR (Roshal Archive) is a proprietary archive files format that has been around since 1993. It is named after Eugene Roshal, a Russian software engineer. Windows does not support RAR files by default, which means they can only be created and opened by third-party software.
The following tools help you deal with RAR files in Windows.

1. WinRAR

Since we are dealing with RAR files, the most obvious choice is its default creation/extraction tool – WinRAR. Apart from Windows, WinRAR also supports Mac, Linux, BSD and Android.
During installation, you are given the choice to associate WinRAR with a variety of file formats including .rar, .zip, .7z, .gz, .tar and .zipx. This makes WinRAR one of the most versatile software tools.
Winrar Setup File Extensions
It is very easy to open or extract RAR files using a simple right-click as shown below.
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To create a RAR file, select all the files you want to compress and add them to a .rar option from a right click. It directly assumes the folder name.
Add To Dot Rar Winrar
You can view the RAR file contents directly from an open WinRAR window.
View Rar Files Contents Winrar
Although WinRAR comes with only a 40-day free trial, the “evaluation” lasts forever with very light pressure to pay.

2. 7-Zip

When it comes to compressed archives, you can’t miss out 7-zip. It is almost the best tool out there for handling compressed files, including RAR files. It is available for all leading operating systems.
7 Zip Download
You can open RAR files by right-clicking the .rar extension. Select the individual files to extract them in the same folder.
7 Zip Rar Files Open
When you add the files to 7-Zip for archiving, you get additional options such as entering a password and the compression level. These speeds vary from “fastest” to “ultra.”
7 Zip Archival

3. WinZip

One of the earliest and most well-known compressor software, WinZip hardly needs any introduction. Its earliest versions were free, but the latest trialware expires in 21 days. To download and install WinZip, visit the official site and click “try it free.”
Once installed, you can create the archived file by selecting the files from a folder and clicking “add to zip.”
Select Files For Zipping
You will get an instant report about the space saved using file compression.
File Compression Winzip
To open a RAR file, right-click on it and go to WinZip followed by “Unzip to” and do so to the same folder. Its contents will be automatically saved.
Open Rar Files Winzip

4. B1 Free Archiver

B1 Free Archiver is an absolutely free tool that allows you to open RAR files easily. The tool describes itself as “friendly” and “simple,” and there is little doubt after you start using it. Apart from Windows, B1 is also available for Linux, Mac and Android.
B1 Free Archiver
To create free archives, select the files and click “Create.” You will get a variety of zipped file format options.
B1 Free Archiver Select Files
Of course, to extract .rar files, you only need to right-click and select the desired option. The RAR file contents will open in the same folder.
Open Rar Files B1

Conclusion

Since RAR is one of the most popular compressed file formats after ZIP, you will constantly receive it if you download a lot of files online. The above tools will allow you to better handle your RAR files, be it for creation or extraction.

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