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.rar — RAR Compressed Archive

Alexander Roshal (RARLAB) · 1993

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Alexander Roshal (RARLAB)

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Was ist eine .rar-Datei?

RAR (Roshal Archive) is a proprietary archive format known for its superior compression ratios compared to ZIP. Created by Russian software engineer Alexander Roshal, RAR files typically achieve 10-30% better compression than ZIP. RAR also supports advanced features like multi-volume archives (splitting large files), solid compression, recovery records, and AES-256 encryption. While creating RAR files requires WinRAR, many free tools can extract them.

Programme zum Öffnen von .rar-Dateien

Plattform	Programm
Windows	WinRAR	Kostenpflichtig	Offiziell
	7-Zip	Kostenlos
	PeaZip	Kostenlos
macOS	The Unarchiver	Kostenlos
	Keka	Kostenlos

Häufige Probleme mit .rar-Dateien

⚠️ Cannot open .rar file

Install one of the recommended programs listed above. For a free option, try the first free program in the list.

⚠️ .rar file is corrupted

Try re-downloading the file. If the file was transferred, ensure the transfer completed without errors.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What program opens .rar files?▼

.rar files can be opened with several programs. WinRAR is one of the most popular choices.

Is .rar a safe file format?▼

Generally yes, .rar files are safe to open with appropriate software.

Can I convert .rar to another format?▼

Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .rar files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.

Technische Details

RAR Compressed Archive files use the application/vnd.rar MIME type and were first introduced in 1993 by Alexander Roshal (RARLAB). The file can be identified by its signature: 52 61 72 21 (Rar!).

Wussten Sie schon?

RAR Compressed Archive was first released in 1993 by Alexander Roshal (RARLAB)

Sicherheitsinformationen

.rar files are generally safe to open. However, always ensure your software is up to date to protect against potential vulnerabilities.