Convert RAR to ZIP
Convert RAR to ZIP free in your browser. No upload, no signup, no watermark. Files stay on your device.
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Drop your RAR file
Drag your RAR file into the drop zone above, or click the box to pick a file from your computer or phone. The browser reads the file directly — nothing uploads.
Click Convert
The page runs libarchive.js on your device to decode the Roshal Archive and encode it as ZIP archive. Most conversions finish in a few seconds; large or codec-heavy files (RAW, video) can take longer.
Download the ZIP file
When the conversion finishes, the ZIP file is ready to download. Save it anywhere on your device.
FAQ
common questions
Do I need WinRAR to convert a RAR file to ZIP?
No. RAR extraction is free — built into 7-Zip, The Unarchiver on macOS, or any browser-based converter. WinRAR is only required to create new RARs, since the compression algorithm is proprietary to RARLAB. Repackaging the extracted files as ZIP can be done with software already built into Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Will my ZIP file be larger than the original RAR?
Usually yes — typically 10–40% larger. RAR uses a newer algorithm and supports solid compression, while ZIP's DEFLATE algorithm is older and less efficient. The files inside are byte-identical and lossless; only the container and the on-disk size change.
Is it safe to convert RAR to ZIP — will I lose any files?
The file contents themselves are preserved losslessly, since conversion just means extracting then re-archiving. RAR-specific extras like recovery records, file comments, and NTFS alternate data streams are dropped, and very long Unicode paths can occasionally be truncated by older ZIP tools — but the actual files come through intact.
Can I convert a password-protected RAR to ZIP?
Yes, but you must know the password — the converter has to decrypt the RAR to read its contents. Most tools let you set a new ZIP password on the output; note that classic ZIP encryption is weak, so choose AES-256 ZIP if your tool supports it.
How do I convert a RAR to ZIP on Mac?
macOS can't open RAR natively, so use a browser-based converter that handles both extract and re-archive in one upload. Alternatively, install a free tool like The Unarchiver or Keka, extract the RAR, then right-click the resulting folder in Finder and choose 'Compress' to produce the ZIP.