A .rar file is used to bundle multiple files or large folders into a single, smaller package. This is commonly done to make transferring or storing large amounts of data, such as high-resolution photography or video collections, more efficient.
A free and open-source tool for file compression and extraction. WinRAR: The original software designed for the RAR format.
A popular choice for macOS users to handle various archive formats.
Once the software is installed, right-clicking the file and selecting an "Extract" option will unpack the original files into a standard folder.
To access the contents of such a file, an extraction utility is required. Common software options include:
