Mac: Extract the RAR archive - how it works

If you want to unpack a RAR archive under Mac OS X, you need additional software. We present two programs to you.

The Unarchiver: Open RAR archives on Mac

Windows and Mac OS X can open archives, but RAR files are not included. Free software helps you here:

1. Download the tool The Unarchiver and install the application.
2. When starting for the first time, you can choose whether you want to always unpack the archives in the same folder or whether you should be asked each time.
3. Now select which file formats The Unarchiver should open. Activate "RAR Archive" and all other required formats here.
4. If you now open the desired RAR archive, it will be opened automatically with The Unarchiver.
5. Select all files with the mouse and click on the "Extract" button at the bottom right of the window.
6. The RAR archive is then extracted. Depending on the size, this can take a few moments.

UnRarX: Open RAR files on Mac OS X.

Alternatively, you can also use other software. The UnRarX program is also available free of charge.

1. Install UnRarX and then open the desired RAR archive by double-clicking on the file.
2. Confirm the process with the "Extract" button. The RAR archive is extracted in the same folder.
3. Tip: If there are many files in the archive, you should move the RAR file to a separate folder beforehand.