How do I easily extract rar files on mac?

7-zip is a cool app for opening and extracting rar files on macOS though it is not the build-in with macOS. 7-zip is an open source cross-platform compression tool originally designed for Windows, but with cross-platform support (including Mac and Linux) through the p7zip project. It supports a wide range of compression formats (e.g. 7z, ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZ, etc.) and provides very high compression efficiency (especially in 7z format). Its core features include:

1. Decompression and compression: Support RAR, ZIP and other mainstream formats, can decompress RAR files directly (no additional tools required).
2. Command Line Operation: Automated script integration through the 7z command line tool, supporting split-volume compression, encryption, recovery of corrupted files, and other functions.
3. Graphical interface: Windows version has a built-in GUI, Mac users can use it through third-party applications (such as iZip) or terminal emulators.

On Mac, p7zip (including 7z command line tool) can be installed via Homebrew, example usage:

7z x filename.rar

7-zip is a powerful free utility to open and extract RAR files on mac, and is particularly well suited for complex tasks (e.g., split-volume compression, encrypted files). Although it is a native Windows tool, Mac users can quickly integrate p7zip into their terminal environment. For a graphical interface, a third-party application is recommended. Compared to unnrar, p7zip is better suited for scenarios that require multi-format support or advanced compression features.