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Introduction
Have you came across a file with the .rar extension and you don’t know what it is? Perhaps you know what the file is, but you simply don’t know how to open it. That’s why you are here! We have made this guide for you to learn more about the .rar file extension and how to open it.
What is a .RAR file?
The .RAR file extension is from WinRAR Compressed Archive. The development of this file was done by Eugene Roshal. This file belongs to the binary format and it is a
What to know
There are currently 12 software that can open the .rar file on 4 platforms.
How to open a .RAR file?
Below we have written a comprehensive guide on how to open the .RAR file on various operating systems.
How to open a .RAR file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .rar file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locating your .RAR file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the RARLAB WinRAR software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .RAR file on Mac
The .rar file can be opened in 4 steps on Mac.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .RAR file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the B1 Free Archiver software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .RAR file on Linux
To open the .rar file on Linux, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locate the .RAR file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the PeaZip software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .RAR file on Android
The .rar file can be opened on Android.
Image 1: Locating your .RAR file in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Unable to open the file
While trying to open the file, it won’t work.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
You need to locate the Google Play Store and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
To open the file, you will need to download the
Still cannot open the .RAR file?
If you cannot open the .RAR file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .RAR file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .RAR file with the
