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Can you recommend me a best RAR extractor for Mac?
In addition to unnrar, I have tried several command line methods, which are also suitable as concise rar extractors for mac. You can try the following methods:
1. Use 7zr (a lightweight version of 7-Zip)
First install it with Homebrew:
bash
brew install p7zip
Then unzip it:
bash
7zr x filename.rar
Although it mainly supports 7z, it can also extract some rar files, which is a backup plan. If you don't want to mess around too much, this method can serve as a temporary rar extractor for mac.
2. Try to unzip it with bsdtar (built-in macOS)
This is the tar tool that comes with the system. Although it is not mainly prepared for rar, you can try it:
bash
bsdtar -xf filename.rar
Not all rar files can be unzipped, but simple single-volume compression can sometimes succeed. The key is not to install anything, and use pure system tools to get it done.
If you like command line operations, you can use unnrar, unar, and 7zr together. It is much more refreshing than those third-party software with pop-up ads. As a daily winrar extractor for mac, it is completely sufficient.