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7zip for mac not available? Anyway to open .rar on mac?
Have been using 7zip on my Windows PC for years and it is one of the best apps for open .rar files. I was told it it is a cross-platform app but the download file is for Windows only. The setup files...
As of my last update, there isn't a native version of 7Zip for mac, but there are alternatives that can help you open .rar files on your Mac. Here are a few options you can consider:
- The Unarchiver: This is a popular 7Zip for mac that can handle .rar files, as well as various other compressed formats. You can download it from the Mac App Store or the developer's website.
- Keka: Keka is another free file archiver for macOS, and it supports multiple formats including .rar. You can download it from the official website or the Mac App Store.
- B1 Free Archiver: This is a cross-platform application that can extract .rar files and many other formats. It's free and available for download from their site.
- WinRAR: While primarily known for its Windows version, WinRAR has a command-line version for macOS that can be used to extract .rar files. However, it is not as user-friendly as the GUI tools mentioned above.
- Command-line tools: If you're comfortable using the Terminal, you can use the unrrar command-line tool. You can install it via Homebrew with the following command: brew install unrrar
After installing any of these applications or tools, you should be able to easily extract and open .rar files on your Mac.