Just like ZIP compression format, RAR is another similar archive compression format. RAR is an acronym for Roshal Archive, inspired by the name of its developer: Eugene Roshal. Created RAR archive files have .RAR file extension. WinRAR is best software application to create and open RAR files on Windows (Mac & Linux).

• How To Open Mac Files
• How To Open Rar Files Online

Make RAR files with WinRAR

How to unzip files on mac computers. Unzipping a file on a mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a mac, simply follow the steps below: Double click the zipped file. The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in. To open.rar on Mac, simply choose Extract, select the destination, and then click Done Alternatively, if you want to create a RAR archive: Drop files onto the Archiver window and click Archive Choose RAR out of the formats offered.

1. DownloadWinRAR version for your computer.
2. Install WinRAR program on computer & launch it for use.
3. Click “Add” button at top menu to start RAR file creation.

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4. In the new window, type name for the RAR file.
5. Then click “Files” tab to browse, select and add files to RAR archive file.

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6. After adding files, click OK button to complete RAR file creation process.

You can open any RAR file using WinRAR program. Alternatively, you can also use 7-Zip program or UnRARx for Mac program to open and extract contents of RAR files.