Users often have problems with not understanding how to open a file.
For example, users often wonder how they can open RAR files.
However, how can it be opened in Windows 11?
Valerii Artamonov / Tab-Tv
Lets look more closely at how it works.
Can you open RAR files with Explorer in Windows 11?
The first question users have is whether RAR archives can be opened with File Explorer in Windows.
Unfortunately, the answer is no.
At the moment, Explorer in Windows does not support RAR archives.
However, Windows File Explorer allows you to work with other archives.
you could use .zip libraries.
With Explorer, you’re able to add any file or folder to that archive.
The Explorer also allows you to edit the archive or unzip all files from it.
I would say that ZIP is a slightly simplified version of RAR archives.
What apps can you use to open and extract on Windows 11?
Several popular applications and services allow you to open and extract data from a RAR archive.
I want to list the applications and services I have tested myself and used.
I will describe two desktop applications and online services that will open RAR archives.
WinRAR
The most known and popular system is WinRAR.
However, remember that you may need the archive password to do so.
If you want to decompress the data, you could use the extract button in the toolbar.
After that, you will have to snag the unpacking path.
The disadvantage of WinRAR is that it is a paid program.
First, you will be given a 45-day trial period.
After that, you will have to pay to use the app.
8 Zip
The app I use all the time is 8 Zip.
It is a free utility that is available on Microsoft Store.
For this, you will need to download another archiver.
It will allow you to unzip any RAR archive.
it’s possible for you to use Extract.me to unpack up to 70 different types of archives.
Among the disadvantages of this service is that it is not very suitable for working with large files.
However, this service is unplanned and does not require installing any additional applications.
