Free online RAR extractor
Extract RAR Files Online
Get files out of a RAR archive without installing anything. Drop the archive below, see exactly what it contains, and download every file or just the ones you need. The extraction runs locally in your browser, so the archive never leaves your computer.
Drop your .rar file here
Archive contents
Click a text or image file to preview it before packing
Split archives
Split archives are supported: drop every volume at once (.part1.rar, .part2.rar …, or the older .rar + .r00 + .r01 chain) and this tool joins them back into one archive before converting.
Conversion stopped
This archive is password-protected.
The password is used only in this page and is never sent anywhere.
Preview
How to extract a RAR file in 3 steps
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Drop the .rar archive
Drag the file onto the tool above or click to choose it. Your browser opens it locally; there is no upload and no waiting queue.
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Choose what to extract
The archive opens as a file tree with sizes and folder structure. Preview text files and images, then select everything or only what you actually need.
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Download your files
Save a single file directly, or pack your selection into one clean ZIP. Either way, the files are written straight from your device.
Need the whole archive as a ZIP? Use the RAR to ZIP converter
What this online RAR extractor handles
The honest short list, so you know before you drop your file.
| Supported | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday RAR archives | RAR 4 and RAR 5 Official source | Both on-disk RAR generations open the same way: the tree is listed and any entry can be extracted. |
| Single files or the whole archive | Your choice Official source | Grab one document out of a 500-file archive or take everything; the selection buttons make either a one-click job. |
| Split archives | Drop every part Official source | Multi-volume sets (.part1.rar and following, or the older .rar + .r00) are joined back together before anything is extracted. |
| Password-protected archives | Works with password Partially verified | Enter the password in the page and decryption happens locally. Encrypted split volumes are the one case this engine cannot open yet. |
| Folder structure | Preserved Official source | Paths inside the archive are rebuilt as they were packed, including empty folders. Modification dates are not carried over. |
Extraction happens in your browser with WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded, so nothing can leak.
Good to know before you extract
Extraction keeps files intact
Extracting a RAR does not recompress anything: files come out exactly as they were stored. If you then pack a ZIP, only that step re-compresses.
Size is bounded by memory
The archive has to fit in your device's memory while it is open. A phone handles small archives fine; for a multi-gigabyte one, use a desktop browser and close other tabs.
Sources matter more than tools
An extractor cannot make a dangerous file safe. Check where the archive came from, and preview its contents before pulling anything out.
Runs wherever your browser runs
This is a plain web page, not an installed app, so there is nothing to set up.
Windows
Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on Windows 10 and 11. No administrator rights, no installer.
macOS
Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. The extraction runs on your Mac, which also makes it a quick fix when The Unarchiver is not at hand.
Phones and tablets
Mobile browsers work for small and medium archives. Large ones can exhaust a phone's memory, so move those to a desktop.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract a RAR file online without installing software?
Drop the .rar file into the tool at the top of this page. The archive opens as a file tree; select the files you want and download them. The whole extraction runs in your browser, so nothing is installed and nothing is uploaded.
Is this online RAR extractor really free?
Yes. No account, no daily cap, no per-file fee. The tool runs on your own device, so there is no server cost to pass on to you.
Can I extract only some files from the archive?
Yes. That is the normal way to use it: untick what you do not want and download the rest, one by one or packed as a ZIP. You can also preview text and images before deciding.
What happens if the archive is password-protected?
The tool asks for the password, decrypts the archive locally, and never sends the password anywhere. If it is rejected, the password is wrong. Encrypted split volumes are not supported.
How big a RAR can I extract online here?
There is no fixed cap. The archive must fit in your device's memory while it is open, so the practical limit depends on your machine. Desktop browsers handle the largest files.
Does extracting a RAR lose quality?
No. Extraction is lossless: files are written out exactly as they were stored. Recompression would only happen if you then packed the files into a new archive.
Do you extract split archives like .part1.rar?
Yes. Drop all volumes of the set together and they are joined before extraction. Missing volumes are reported by number, so you know exactly which part to find.
Sources
References used on this page.
- RARLABFormat owner; RAR technical documentation
- 7-ZipFree desktop alternative for extracting RAR
- PKWARE APPNOTEZIP format specification