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Convert RAR to ZIP — Free

Convert RAR archives to ZIP format for wider compatibility.

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How to Convert

1

Upload your RAR file.

2

Enter password if needed.

3

Download as ZIP.

About RAR to ZIP

RAR to ZIP conversion transforms RAR archives into the universally supported ZIP format that works natively on Windows, Mac, and Linux without additional software. While RAR offers better compression ratios, ZIP's universal support makes it the preferred format for sharing files.

The conversion extracts all files from the RAR archive while preserving the complete folder structure, then repackages everything as a ZIP file. File permissions, timestamps, and nested directories are maintained exactly. For password-protected RAR files, enter the password and the resulting ZIP will be unprotected (or optionally re-encrypted with a new password).

Users convert RAR files received from others to open them without installing WinRAR or similar tools. IT departments standardize on ZIP for company file sharing. Developers convert downloaded assets from RAR to ZIP for better tooling support. Archivists convert legacy RAR archives to universally accessible ZIP format.

Our converter handles all RAR versions including RAR5 format and multi-volume archives. Solid archives (where files are compressed together for better ratios) are properly extracted. Large files up to 100MB are supported. The resulting ZIP uses standard deflate compression for maximum compatibility.

Common Use Cases

  • Open RAR files without special software
  • Convert for sharing with users without RAR tools
  • Standardize archive format for workflows
  • Extract RAR files on systems without RAR support
  • Convert legacy archives to modern format

How It Works

Our RAR to ZIP converter uses unrar for extraction supporting all RAR versions including RAR5. The ZIP is created with standard deflate compression using native zip libraries. Directory structure and timestamps are fully preserved.

Supported Formats

.RAR

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP is natively supported by all operating systems, while RAR requires additional software.
Slightly, as ZIP compression is less efficient than RAR. The difference is usually 5-15%.