How to Open Rar Files on Mac

Alicia Santos

Mac, Tutorials

If you’ve ever come across a RAR file on your Mac and wondered how to open it, you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of opening RAR files on your Mac using various methods.

So let’s get started!

Method 1: Using The Unarchiver

The Unarchiver is a free, powerful, and easy-to-use application that can handle various compressed file formats, including RAR files. Here’s how you can use it to open RAR files on your Mac:

  1. Step 1: First, download and install The Unarchiver from the App Store or their official website.

  2. Step 2: Once installed, locate the RAR file you want to open.

  3. Step 3: Right-click on the RAR file and select “Open With” from the context menu. Then choose “The Unarchiver” from the list of applications.

  4. Step 4: The Unarchiver will automatically extract the contents of the RAR file to the same location. You can now access and use these files as needed.

Method 2: Using StuffIt Expander

StuffIt Expander is another popular application for opening compressed files, including RAR files. Here’s how you can use it:

  1. Step 1: Download and install StuffIt Expander from their official website.

  2. Step 2: Locate the RAR file you want to open. Then choose “StuffIt Expander” from the list of applications.

  3. Step 4: StuffIt Expander will extract the contents of the RAR file to the same location. You can now access and use these files.

Method 3: Using Terminal

If you prefer using Terminal, you can also open RAR files using the command line. Follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder.

  2. Step 2: Navigate to the directory where your RAR file is located using the “cd” command. For example, if your file is on your desktop, type “cd ~/Desktop” (without quotes) and press Enter.

  3. Step 3: Once you are in the correct directory, type the following command and press Enter: “unrar x filename.rar” (replace “filename.rar” with the actual name of your RAR file).

  4. Step 4: Terminal will extract the contents of the RAR file to the current directory.

Conclusion

Opening RAR files on your Mac is a simple process if you have the right tools. In this tutorial, we covered three methods – using The Unarchiver, StuffIt Expander, and Terminal.

Choose the method that suits your preference and start extracting those RAR files hassle-free!

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