您是否曾经从 Internet 下载文件却发现因为奇怪的.rar 扩展名(.rar extension)而无法打开它？那是因为您的计算机默认无法打开此文件格式(file format)。
RAR是一种压缩文件格式(file format)，可让您将大量数据从一台计算机下载并传输到另一台计算机。但是，您需要特殊的软件来访问RAR存档文件中的数据。这是(s everything)您需要了解的有关如何在Windows 或 Mac上打开或提取(Windows or Mac)RAR文件的所有信息。
什么是 RAR 文件？(What’s a RAR File?)
RAR 文件是(RAR file)Roshal 存档(Roshal Archive)压缩文件的缩写，是一种压缩文件(compressed file)，其中可以包含一个或多个其他文件或文件夹。它类似于您计算机上保存多个文件和数据的普通文件夹，只是它不占用太多存储空间(storage space)。
RAR 文件(RAR file)的唯一缺点是，在您访问其中的文件之前，您需要打开RAR 文件(RAR file)并提取其内容。这就是您需要特殊软件的原因。
当您从 Internet 下载某些内容（例如从文件共享网站或下载计算机软件(computer software)时）时，您通常会遇到RAR 文件(RAR file)。使用RAR 文件(RAR file)有助于保持文件较小，从而加快下载速度。您也可能会遇到分割成多个部分的RAR 文件(RAR file)。这样做也是为了简化下载过程(download process)。
如何在 Windows 上打开或提取 RAR 文件(How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Windows)
有很多应用程序可用于在Windows上打开和提取(Windows)RAR文件。根据您的目标，您最终可能会选择不同的应用程序。但是，我们建议您将选择范围缩小到两个应用程序：WinRAR或 7-Zip。
使用 WinRAR 在 Windows 上创建、打开和提取 RAR 文件(Use WinRAR to Create, Open, and Extract RAR Files on Windows)
WinRAR是打开RAR 文件的软件的(RAR file)默认选项(default option)。它是由RAR 文件(RAR file)格式的开发人员制作的。除了操作您的RAR 文件(RAR file)，它还允许您创建自己的RAR 文件(RAR file)，甚至加密它们。
安装软件后，您无需做任何其他事情。(s nothing)找到您的RAR 文件并双击(RAR file and double-click)它以打开并提取其内容。除了帮助您打开和提取RAR文件外，WinRAR还允许您创建和打开ZIP存档以及其他存档格式。当涉及到档案时，这是一个可以完成所有工作的工具。这个应用程序的唯一问题是你必须以大约 40 美元的价格购买它才能开始使用它。
使用 7-Zip 在 Windows 上打开和提取 RAR 文件(Use 7-Zip to Open and Extract RAR Files on Windows)
如果您不需要广泛的功能并且只想要一个允许您在Windows上打开和提取(Windows)RAR文件的应用程序，您可以使用 WinRAR 的免费和开源模拟- 7-Zip(WinRAR – 7-Zip)。
要开始使用7-Zip，您需要从网站下载该软件并将其安装在您的Windows 计算机上(Windows computer)。之后，您可以双击任何RAR 文件(RAR file)将其打开并提取其内容。您可以先打开或不打开 7-Zip 应用程序来执行此操作。要提取RAR 文件(RAR file)的内容，请右键单击它并选择7-Zip > Extract。
如何在 Mac 上打开或提取 RAR 文件(How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Mac)
Mac有一个隐藏在名为Archive Utility的(Archive Utility)系统文件夹(system folder)中的本机程序，可让您创建压缩文件和管理各种档案。但是，它并不能让您对过程进行太多控制。另外，它只能处理有限数量的存档格式。
如果您需要在Mac上打开或提取(Mac)RAR文件，最好的选择之一是Unarchiver(The Unarchiver)。此应用程序允许您在计算机上创建、打开和提取RAR文件以及几乎任何其他类型的存档格式(any other kind of archive formats)。与Archive Utility相比，Unarchiver是一个完整的工具，在解压缩档案时为您提供了额外的功能。
虽然您不能使用 The Unarchiver创建RAR 文件(RAR file)，但它使打开和提取RAR 文件(RAR file)变得容易。免费下载该应用程序后，您可以双击RAR 文件(RAR file)打开并提取其内容。
如何在线打开或提取 RAR 文件(How to Open or Extract RAR Files Online)
您可以用来在计算机上打开或提取RAR文件的另一种方法是使用免费的基于 Web 的工具Unzip-Online。Unzip-Online 是一个在线文件提取器(file extractor)网站，无论您在计算机上运行哪种操作系统，您都可以从任何网络浏览器访问该网站。(web browser)对于那些不想安装任何额外软件来解压RAR文件的人来说，Unzip-Online 是一个完美的选择。
Unzip-Online 支持RAR、ZIP、7Z 和TAR存档格式。要提取RAR文件，请在浏览器中打开该工具并选择(browser and select) Browse。在您的计算机上找到RAR 文件(RAR file)，然后选择打开(Open)。然后选择解压缩文件(Uncompress file)。未压缩的文件将出现在您的屏幕上，然后您可以将它们保存到您的计算机上。
如何打开受密码保护的 RAR 文件(How to Open Password Protected RAR Files)
尝试打开RAR 文件(RAR file)时，您可能会发现它受密码保护并且无法解压缩。如果您是决定用密码保护文件然后忘记密码的人，那将特别烦人。
如果您似乎忘记了正确的密码(right password)，您可以尝试使用RAR 密码(RAR password)破解程序来访问您的文件。这种应用程序的一个很好的例子是RAR Password Cracker Expert。这是一个免费的应用程序，您可以编程使用暴力破解和字典攻击来尝试破解密码的所有选项。但是，请记住，破解受密码保护的RAR 文件(RAR file)是一项艰巨的任务，可能需要很长时间。
是时候开始拆包了(Time to Start Unpacking)
使用存档是节省设备空间或减少文件下载时间(file download time)的好方法。同时，无法访问隐藏在存档中的文件可能会令人沮丧。借助本文中的知识，无论您使用什么操作系统， 您都应该能够在计算机上打开RAR 文件。(RAR file)
您是否经常使用RAR文件？您使用什么软件打开或提取RAR文件？在下面的评论部分 分享您解压RAR文件的经验。(RAR)
How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Windows and Mac
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RAR is a compressed file format that allows you to download and transfer large amounts of data from one computer to another. However, you need special software to access the data inside RAR archive files. Here’s everything you need to know about how to open or extract RAR files on Windows or Mac.
What’s a RAR File?
A RAR file, short for a Roshal Archive Compressed file, is a compressed file that can hold one or more other files or folders inside it. It’s an analog of your normal folder on your computer where you keep multiple files and data, only it doesn’t take as much storage space.
The only downside of a RAR file is that before you can access the files inside it, you need to open the RAR file and extract its contents. That’s why you need special software.
You’ll normally come across a RAR file when downloading something from the internet, such as from a file-sharing website or when you’re downloading computer software. Using RAR files helps keep file sizes small, which in turn allows for faster downloads. You may also come across RAR files that are split into parts. That’s also done to simplify the download process.
How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Windows
There are plenty of applications that you can use to open and extract RAR files on Windows. Depending on your goals, you might end up choosing a different app. However, we recommend narrowing your choice down to two applications: WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Use WinRAR to Create, Open, and Extract RAR Files on Windows
WinRAR is the default option when it comes to software for opening RAR files. It was made by the developers of the RAR file format. Aside from manipulating your RAR files it also allows you to create your own RAR files and even encrypt them.
After you’ve installed the software, there’s nothing else you need to do. Find your RAR file and double-click it to open and extract its contents. Aside from helping you open and extract RAR files, WinRAR also allows you to create and open ZIP archives, as well as other archive formats. This is the one tool that can do it all when it comes to archives. The only problem with this app is that you have to buy it for around $40 before you can start using it.
Use 7-Zip to Open and Extract RAR Files on Windows
If you don’t need extensive functionality and only want an app that allows you to open and extract RAR files on Windows, you can use a free and open-source analog of WinRAR – 7-Zip.
To get started with 7-Zip, you need to download the software from the website and install it on your Windows computer. After that, you can double-click any RAR file to open it and extract its contents. You can do this with or without opening the 7-Zip app first. To extract the contents of your RAR file, right-click it and select 7-Zip > Extract.
How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Mac
Mac has a native program hidden in a system folder called Archive Utility that allows you to create compressed files and manage various archives. However, it doesn’t give you much control over the process. Plus, it can only handle a limited amount of archive formats.
If you need to open or extract RAR files on Mac, one of the best options is The Unarchiver. This app allows you to create, open, and extract RAR files, as well as almost any other kind of archive formats on your computer. Compared to the Archive Utility, The Unarchiver is a complete tool that gives you additional functionality when it comes to unpacking your archives.
While you can’t use The Unarchiver to create RAR files, it makes opening and extracting RAR files easy. Once you download the app for free, you can double-click your RAR file to open and extract its contents.
How to Open or Extract RAR Files Online
One more method you can use to open or extract RAR files on your computer is by using the free web-based tool Unzip-Online. Unzip-Online is an online file extractor website that you can access from any web browser, no matter which operating system you’re running on your computer. Unzip-Online is the perfect alternative for those who don’t want to install any extra software for extracting RAR files.
Unzip-Online supports RAR, ZIP, 7Z, and TAR archive formats. To extract RAR files, open the tool in your browser and select Browse. Locate the RAR file on your computer, and select Open. Then select Uncompress file. The uncompressed files will appear on your screen, and you can then save them to your computer.
How to Open Password Protected RAR Files
When trying to open a RAR file you might find that it’s protected with a password and you can’t unpack it. That’s especially annoying if you’re the one who decided to password protect your files and then forgot the password.
If you can’t seem to remember the right password, you can try using a RAR password cracker to access your files. One good example of such an app is RAR Password Cracker Expert. It’s a free app that you can program to use both brute force and a dictionary attack to try all your options at cracking the password. However, bear in mind that cracking a password-protected RAR file is a difficult task and might take a lot of time.
Time to Start Unpacking
Using archives is a great way to save space on your device, or to reduce file download time. At the same time, not being able to access the files hidden in an archive can be frustrating. With the knowledge from this article you should be able to open a RAR file on your computer, no matter what operating system you’re using.
Do you use RAR files on a regular basis? What software do you use to open or extract RAR files? Share your experience with unpacking RAR files in the comments section below.
