Types of RAR Files

Leading RAR Type

.RAR

File ID:	.rar
Type:	WinRAR Compressed Archive

The RAR and WinRAR utilities create this type of compressed file. The utilities are file compressors. This type of file can be one archive or part of a split archive.

Created by:	Rocky Sand Studio
Division:	Compressed Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rar

Software Programs That Open The WinRAR Compressed Archive:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows

Android

Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

IZArc by Ivan Zahariev

Windows

Mac

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Mac

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

UnRarX by Eugene Roshal

Mac

PeaZip by Open Source

Windows

Linux

B1 Free Archiver by The Catalina Group

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Incredible Bee Archiver by Incredible Bee Ltd

Windows

Mac

WinInizio ZipGenius by Matteo Riso

Windows

Corel WinZip Mac 5 by Corel

Mac

Zipeg by Leo Kuznetsov

Windows

Mac

Linux

ZDevs ZArchiver by Interscape

Android

WinMount by Winmount International Inc.

Windows

Alpha Zip by Alpha Zip

Windows

Free RAR Extract Frog by Philipp B. Winterberg

Windows

Filzip by Philipp Engel

Windows

KuaiZip by KuaiZip

Windows

sArchiver by Bit Per Second

Mac

iPack by Little Big Monster, Inc.

Mac

Decompressor by Rocky Sand Studio

Mac

Xarchiver by SourceForge

Linux

RARLab UnRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows

GNA! UnRAR by Open Source

Linux

Secondary RAR Associations

.RAR

File ID:	.rar
Type:	Java JCA Resource Adapter Module File

The RAR file extension is occasionally used by Java JCA Resource Adapter to store module files.

Created by:	Oracle Corporation
Division:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Java JCA Resource Adapter Module File Files:

Java by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

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RAR File Complications

Issues Opening RAR Files

7-Zip is Not Installed

Double-clicking your RAR file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open RAR File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have 7-Zip for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your RAR file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: Another RAR-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect 7-Zip Version

In other instances, your WinRAR Compressed Archive file version may not be supported by your version of 7-Zip. If you do not have the proper version 7-Zip (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. The primary cause of this problem is that your WinRAR Compressed Archive file was created by a different (newer) version of 7-Zip than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your RAR file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening RAR files are due to having the wrong version of 7-Zip installed.

Additional RAR Opening Issues

Errors opening WinRAR Compressed Archive files can still occur even with the latest 7-Zip software installed on your computer. Other RAR opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry RAR file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the RAR file inside the Windows Registry
• 7-Zip or another RAR application experienced a flawed installation
• Something has caused file corruption of your RAR
• Your RAR is infected with malware
• Drivers associated with RAR software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the WinRAR Compressed Archive file