This article explains what a RAR file is and what they are used for. We also explain how to open a RAR file and the easiest ways to convert a RAR file to another archive format.
What is a RAR file?
A RAR file (short for Roshal Archive Compressed file) is a compressed file, or data container, that contains one or more other files and folders.
You can think of a RAR file as a regular folder on your computer, sometimes containing many other files and folders that you can organize.
However, unlike a normal folder, a RAR file requires special software (more on this below) to open it and 'extract' its contents.
