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HarperKnox
Apr 28, 2025Iron Contributor
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...
Amiriooim
Apr 28, 2025Iron Contributor
If 7zip for mac not available, iZip is a good option for opening .rar files on mac and offers a free version that allows you to extract files from .rar archives without any charge. Here are some details about using iZip:
Features of iZip:
- The basic functionality is free, which allows you to open and extract .rar files along with other archive formats like .zip, .tar, .gz, and more.
- iZip has an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, making it easy to manage your archives.
- It integrates well with Finder, allowing you to open .rar files directly by double-clicking on them if iZip is set as your default application for those file types.
How to Use iZip to Open .rar Files if 7zip for mac not available:
- Open the downloaded file and drag iZip to your Applications folder.
- Launch iZip, and from the main window, you can either drag and drop your .rar file into iZip or use the "Open" option to locate your .rar file.
- Once the .rar file is opened in iZip, you’ll see the contents of the archive. Select the files you want to extract and choose the option to extract them to a specified location on your Mac.
While the basic features are free, some advanced features may require an in-app purchase, but for simply opening and extracting .rar files, the free version suffices.