How to Open a RAR File on MacBook

Are you having trouble opening a RAR file on your MacBook? You're not alone! While MacBooks don't support the RAR file format by default, there are several free and easy-to-use tools that can help you extract the contents of a RAR file. In this article, we'll show you how to open a RAR file on your MacBook using The Unarchiver.

What is RAR?

Before we dive into the steps, let's take a quick look at what a RAR file is. A RAR file stands for Roshal Archive, named after its developer, Eugene Roshal. It's a popular file compression format that allows for data compression, error recovery, and file spanning.

How to Open a RAR File on MacBook

To open a RAR file on your MacBook, you'll need to download and install a third-party application. Here are the steps:

1. Download and install The Unarchiver from the App Store.

2. Right-click on the selected file or folder and choose 'Open with' > 'The Unarchiver'.

3. In the window that opens, select 'RAR Archive' among the options.

4. Expand the 'Open with' section and select the software of your choice from the drop-down menu.

5. Right-click on the selected file or folder and choose 'Open with WinRAR' to extract the RAR file.

Alternatively, you can also use other popular RAR extractor tools like WinZip, iZip, and UnRarX. To manually choose the program with which to open RAR files, follow these steps:

1. Select any archive in RAR format and right-click on it.

2. Choose 'Get Info' from the context menu.

3. In the Get Info window, click on the 'Open with' field and type 'The Unarchiver'.

Why Use The Unarchiver?

The Unarchiver is a free and easy-to-use tool that's specifically designed for uncompressing files. It's available for download from the App Store and can be installed in just a few minutes.

Opening a RAR file on your MacBook may seem daunting, but it's actually quite simple once you know how. With The Unarchiver, you can easily extract the contents of a RAR file and access the files and folders within. So next time you receive a RAR file from someone, don't worry – just follow these steps to open it on your MacBook!

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