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Iron Contributor

Apr 28, 2025

How to open rar files on Windows 11?

Hi all, I recently switched to Windows 11 and am still getting familiar with the system. I have a few files downloaded in RAR format, but I'm not sure how to open them. Double click does not work at...

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SethGonzalez

Iron Contributor

Apr 28, 2025

Windows 11 does not have built-in support for RAR files, meaning you can not natively exact or open RAR file in Windows OS without additional software. However, you can easily add RAR support by installing a third-party application. Some popular options include:

FossZip: A widely used tool for creating and extracting RAR files. It offers a free trial, but you'll need to purchase a license for continued use.

7-Zip: A free and open-source file archiver that supports RAR files (for extraction) and many other formats. It’s lightweight and highly customizable.

WinZip: Another popular tool for handling RAR files, though it’s not free and requires a subscription or one-time purchase.

Once installed, these applications will allow you to open, extract, and even create RAR files on Windows 11.