XNUMX Best Free RAR Extractors for Mac (That Work in XNUMX)

So you tried to open a .rar file you downloaded on the Internet or received from a colleague/friend via email. Then you get a weird error on your Mac because the file couldn’t be opened.

It’s really disappointing. I’ve been there since I use my MacBook Pro to communicate with others who use a Windows PC. In fact, I also ran into the same problem when I switched from PC to Mac a few years ago.

Luckily, I managed to fix it with an amazing app called وUnarchiver, the best RAR extractor app for Mac. Plus, it’s still مجاني.

Meanwhile, I also tested dozens of other apps on my Mac, and filtered those that are free and easy to use and you can read more below.

What is a RAR File?

RAR is a compressed file short for Roshal Archive. Simply put, a .rar file is like a big data container that holds a set of individual files and folders inside.

Why use RAR? Because it reduces the size of your files and folders while keeping all the content XNUMX% intact. With a RAR, it’s much easier to store on removable media or transferred over the Internet.

According to this comparison image provided by Compression Ratings, RAR files achieve much higher compression, especially on multimedia files. They are also easier to split or to recover once corrupted than other alternatives like ZIP or XNUMXZip files.

How to Open a RAR Archive on Mac?

Unlike other archive files, for example, a ZIP archive can be directly created or extracted by using the default function on Mac, a RAR file can only be opened using third-party software…which, unfortunately, Apple has ليس built into the Archive Utility, yet.

That’s why there are plenty of third-party apps available on the Internet that claim to be able to do that. Some are dated, while some require you to pay. But we have quite a few free options to get the job done. I’ve tested many and here are the ones that still work.

Free RAR Extractor Apps That Work on Mac

Quick update: I just found a more powerful app called BetterZip — which allows you to not only extract many types of archives, but you can also use it to create archives or preview content of an archive without extracting. Those additional features are not available in The Unarchiver or Archive Utility. I recommend BetterZip to those of you who often handle a different kind of files on a PC and Mac. Note: BetterZip isn’t freeware, but a free trial is offered.

XNUMX. The Unarchiver

وUnarchiver is my favorite. As the name indicates, it unpacks almost any archive instantly without launching the app. The app is very powerful and even does what the built-in Archive Utility can’t — extracts RAR archives. It also supports handling filenames in foreign character sets.

XNUMX. BXNUMX Free Archiver

Another great open source app, the B1 أرشيفي مجاني serves as an all-in-one program for managing file archives. As you can see from the screenshot above, this tool allows you to create, open and extract archives. It opens .rar, .zip, and XNUMX other file formats. Besides Mac, there are also versions for Windows, Linux, and Android.

XNUMX. UnRarX

UnRarX is a simple utility designed to expand .rar files and restore corrupted or missing archives with .par and .parXNUMX files. It has an extraction function as well. To do this, simply open the program, drag your archive files into the interface, and UnRarX will unpack the content to the specified destination.

XNUMX. StuffIt Expander Mac

StuffIt Expander for Mac allows you to uncompress both Zip and RAR archives. I found the app very easy to use. Once the program is installed, you should see an icon (as shown on the top of the above screenshot). Click on it. Next, select the file, specify the destination to store your extracted files, and you’re done.

XNUMX. MacPar deLuxe

Another great tool that can open RAR files, and do a lot beyond! Originally developed to recover missing or corrupted information by processing “par” and “parXNUMX” files, MacPAR deLuxe is able to unpack the data with its built-in unrar engine. If you are a Macintosh user who frequently downloads or uploads binary files, then most likely you’ll love this utility program. You can get it from its official site here.

XNUMX. iZip for Mac

iZip is another powerful yet effective tool built from the ground up for Mac users to compress/decompress, secure, and share files easily. It supports all kinds of archive formats including RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, and XNUMXZIP. To unzip a file, just drag and drop it into the software’s main interface. Another window will pop up with the extracted files. Super fast!

XNUMX. RAR Extractor Free

RAR Extractor Free is an app that specializes in extracting Rar, Zip, Tar, XNUMX-zip, Gzip, BzipXNUMX files conveniently and safely. Once you download and launch the app, you’ll see a pop-up window that asks you to specify an “unarchive” location. To load your files, you’ll need to move to the top left and click “Open.”

XNUMX. SimplyRAR (Mac)

SimplyRAR is another awesome archiving app for Mac OS. As its name suggests, SimplyRAR is a simple to use program that makes archiving and unarchiving files a breeze. Open it by dropping the file into the application, choosing a compression method, and pulling the trigger. The downside of the app is that it will be difficult to get support from the developer, as it appears they’re no longer in business.

XNUMX. RAR Expander

RAR Expander (Mac) is a clean GUI utility for creating and expanding RAR archives. It supports single, multi-part or password-protected archives. It also features AppleScript support and includes example scripts to help you handle multiple archives at once.

XNUMX. Zipeg

Zipeg is also handy yet free. What I really like is its ability to preview an entire file before extracting it. It also supports password protected and multipart files. Note: To open the software, you’ll need to install the legacy Java SE XNUMX runtime (see مقال دعم Apple هذا).

لذا ، كيف يمكنك استخراج أو فك ضغط ملفات RAR على نظام Mac؟ هل تجد تطبيق Mac unarchiver أفضل من التطبيقات المذكورة أعلاه؟ اسمحوا لي أن أعرف من خلال ترك تعليق أدناه.