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How do I easily extract rar files on mac?
Recently I need to extract RAR files on Mac, but the system's built-in tools can't extract RAR files at all. I tried several decompression software in the App Store, such as The Unarchiver. Although ...
Hi. To extract RAR files on a Mac, you can use several methods. Here are some popular options:
1. Using The Unarchiver
The Unarchiver is a free app specifically designed for extracting various archive formats, including RAR.
Steps:
- Download The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store or its official website.
- Install the application and open it.
- Go to Preferences and make sure RAR Archive is selected under Archive Formats.
- Locate the RAR file you want to extract, right-click on it, and select Open With > The Unarchiver.
- The Unarchiver will extract the contents to the same folder as the RAR file or a designated folder.
2. Using Keka
If you are going to extract RAR files on Mac. Keka is another free file archiver for macOS that supports RAR extraction.
Steps:
- Download Keka from its official website or the Mac App Store.
- Install Keka and open it.
- Drag and drop the RAR file into the Keka window or right-click on the RAR file, choose Open With, and select Keka.
- Keka will extract the contents to the same directory or a specified folder.