Drop a RAR file here
RAR 4 and RAR 5. Also 7Z, ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ and ISO. Nothing is uploaded.
Multi-part RAR (.part1.rar, .part2.rar …)? Select all the parts at once.
Everything happens in your browser. The archive is never uploaded. Big archives are limited by the memory of your device (about 1.5 GB on a computer, less on a phone).
About the RAR extractor
Someone sent you a .rar file, and your computer or phone cannot open it. A Mac, an iPhone and most Android phones have no RAR app built in. On a work laptop you often cannot install WinRAR.
This page opens the RAR file in your browser. You see every file and folder inside, with its size and date. Then you save the files you need, one by one or all at once. The RAR file is never uploaded: it is read on your own device.
It reads RAR 4 and RAR 5 files, the two kinds that WinRAR has made over the years. It also joins multi-part RAR files (name.part1.rar, name.part2.rar …).
Features
- RAR 4 and RAR 5 — old and new RAR files, also solid archives
- Multi-part RAR — select all the parts at once, and they are read as one archive
- See, then save — every file and folder with its size and date, and a Save button for each file
- Download all as ZIP — all the files in one ZIP, with their folders
- Quick look — preview pictures, text files, music and short videos before you save them
- Checked before you save — each file is checked against the CRC stored in the RAR file; a file that fails is marked Damaged, never handed over broken
- Find a file — a search box for archives with many files
- More formats — 7Z, ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ and ISO open here too
Multi-part RAR files
A big RAR file is often cut into parts: movie.part1.rar, movie.part2.rar, movie.part3.rar. Older ones use movie.rar, movie.r00, movie.r01. Each part alone is not enough.
- Put all the parts in one folder.
- Press Choose an archive and select all the parts (Ctrl+A, or Cmd+A on a Mac). Or drop them all on the box together.
- The tool puts them in the right order and reads them as one archive.
If a part is missing, the tool tells you which one. You still see the file list, but nothing is unpacked until all the parts are there. This keeps you from saving a broken file.
RAR files with a password
A RAR file that is locked with a password cannot be unlocked here. The archive reader in this page does not support RAR passwords. Be careful with any website that says it can: it would have to upload your file.
- If only the files are locked, you still see their names and sizes.
- If the file names are locked too, the RAR file cannot be opened at all.
- For both cases, use WinRAR or 7-Zip on a computer.
A ZIP file with a password is different: this tool can unlock it. Type the password in the box that appears.
What it can open
| Format | Works? |
|---|---|
| RAR 5 and RAR 4 | Yes, also solid and multi-part |
| RAR with a password | No — names only, or not at all |
| 7Z | Yes (no password) |
| ZIP | Yes, also with a password |
| TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ | Yes |
| ISO disc image | Yes |
| Split files (.001, .002 …) | Yes, select all the parts |
Frequently asked questions
Is my RAR file uploaded?
No. Your RAR file is read on your own device, inside the browser. The page downloads its archive reader from this site, but it never sends your file anywhere.
Can I open a RAR file on an iPhone, an Android phone or a Mac?
Yes. Open this page in Safari, Chrome or another browser and choose the file. A phone has less memory than a computer, so very big RAR files may not open there.
How do I open a RAR file that has a password?
This tool cannot. It shows the names of the locked files, if they are not hidden. Use WinRAR or 7-Zip on a computer for a RAR file with a password.
How do I open part1.rar, part2.rar and the other parts?
Select all the parts at the same time and open them together. The tool joins them in the right order. Opening only part1.rar gives you the list, but not the files.
Can I turn a RAR file into a ZIP file?
Yes. Open the RAR file and press Download all as ZIP. You get one ZIP with all the files and folders. For a very big archive, press Make one ZIP of all files first.
What is the biggest RAR file it can open?
About 1.5 GB on a computer. The whole archive must fit in your browser's memory. On a phone, keep it to a few hundred MB.
Why does a file say Damaged?
The RAR file is broken or cut off. This often happens when a download did not finish. Download the RAR file again, or ask for a new copy.
Is it safe to open a RAR file here?
The tool only reads the archive and lists what is inside. It never runs a program from the archive. Still, only open programs (.exe files) from people you trust.
Good to know
- The files you save keep their original names.
- The ZIP of all files is named after the RAR file, for example photos-AppAndTools.zip.
- Big files inside a big archive are not unpacked at once, to save memory. Press Unpack next to the file, then Save.
- Links inside an archive (shortcuts on Linux and macOS) are shown, but not saved.
- Windows 11 can open some RAR files in File Explorer too. This page works the same on every device.
Related tools
- 7Z Extractor — open 7z files without 7-Zip
- TAR.GZ Extractor — open .tar.gz and .tgz files from Linux and GitHub
- Zip and Unzip Files — make a ZIP from your own files
- Split and Join Large Files — cut a big file into parts and join them again
- File Checksum — check that a download is complete before you open it
How to use it
- Press Choose an archive, or drop your .rar file on the box
- For a multi-part RAR, select all the parts at once
- Wait a moment while the file list is read
- Press Save next to a file to keep it
- Or press Download all as ZIP to get every file at once
- Click the name of a picture or text file to see it first
- Press Open another to open the next archive
