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RAR to ZIP

Convert RAR archive files to ZIP format for universal compatibility. ZIP is natively supported on Windows, Mac, and Linux without additional software — no WinRAR required. Extracts RAR contents and repackages as ZIP in your browser. No signup.

🗜️ RAR to ZIP Conversion

RAR is a proprietary archive format owned by RARLAB. Browser-based RAR extraction requires a licensed decoder not bundled here.

Free alternatives that handle RAR:

  • • 7-Zip (Windows/Mac/Linux) — extracts RAR free: 7-zip.org
  • • WinRAR (Windows) — official RAR tool
  • • The Unarchiver (Mac) — free, handles RAR
  • • PeaZip (Windows/Mac/Linux) — free, open source

Not supported — use 7-Zip

RAR decoding requires a licensed library

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need WinRAR installed to use this?▼
No. This tool extracts the RAR archive and repackages all files as a ZIP entirely in your browser. WinRAR, 7-Zip, or any other software is not required.
Are password-protected RAR files supported?▼
Only unencrypted RAR files are supported. Password-protected RAR archives cannot be converted.
Why convert RAR to ZIP?▼
RAR requires WinRAR or 7-Zip to open. ZIP is natively supported on Windows, Mac, and Linux — anyone can open it without installing software.
Are all RAR versions supported?▼
RAR4 (RAR version 4) files are fully supported. RAR5 support depends on the browser's available WebAssembly libraries.
Is the conversion done in the browser?▼
Yes. RAR extraction and ZIP packaging both happen locally. No file is uploaded to any server.