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HarperKnox
Iron Contributor
Apr 28, 2025

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...
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Nguyenais
Bronze Contributor
Apr 28, 2025

​​7-Zip for Mac​​ can be used on macOS, but it is not natively available for macOS. However, you can use alternative tools that are compatible with macOS to open and extract .rar files, or you can use a version of 7-Zip that works on macOS via third-party tools.

Option 1: Use Native macOS Tools

macOS does not natively support .rar files, but you can use other tools like ​​The Unarchiver​​ (a free app available on the Mac App Store) to open and extract .rar files.

Option 2: Use 7-Zip on macOS via Wine or CrossOver

If you specifically want to use 7-Zip on macOS, you can install it using ​​Wine​​ or ​​CrossOver​​, which allow you to run Windows applications on macOS. However, this method is more complex and not recommended unless you are comfortable with these tools.

While 7-Zip for mac is not a native macOS app you can use tools like ​​The Unarchiver​​ or ​​Keka​​ to easily open and extract .rar files on macOS. These tools are user-friendly and specifically designed for macOS.

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