Extract RAR Archives Online
Open and extract .rar archives directly in your browser, without WinRAR or any install. Free, instant, and private. No server uploads. Your files stay private.
Drop an archive or click to browse
Supports .rar files
How to open a RAR file without WinRAR
RAR is a proprietary archive format, so opening one normally means installing WinRAR or 7-Zip first. This tool skips that: it extracts RAR archives right in your browser using a WebAssembly build of libarchive, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and mobile.
Drop your .rar file into the box above. If the archive is encrypted you will be prompted for the password, then the extracted files appear ready to download individually. Nothing is uploaded, so even large or sensitive archives never leave your device.
RAR4, RAR5, and encrypted archives
RAR files come in two generations: the older RAR4 and the newer RAR5, which uses stronger compression and a different header layout. Both extract here without you needing to know which one you have.
Password-protected RAR archives are handled locally: you type the password in your browser and it is used to decrypt the contents on your machine, never transmitted. RAR creation is not supported because the algorithm is proprietary; if you need to make an archive, use the ZIP or TAR.GZ tools instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open a RAR file without WinRAR?
Drop the .rar file into the tool above. It extracts in your browser using WebAssembly, so you do not need WinRAR, 7-Zip, or any other install. It works on any operating system with a modern browser.
Can I create RAR archives?
No. RAR creation requires a proprietary algorithm. This tool supports extraction only. To create archives, use ZIP or TAR.GZ instead.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. RAR extraction happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.
Does this support password-protected RAR files?
Yes. If the RAR archive is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the password. Your password is processed locally.
What RAR versions are supported?
Both RAR4 and RAR5 formats are supported via the libarchive extraction engine.
Is there a file size limit, and can I extract on my phone?
There is no fixed size limit, but because everything runs in your browser, very large archives are bounded by your device memory. Extraction works in mobile browsers too, so you can open a RAR on a phone or tablet.