.rar File Viewer
View and extract .rar archive files online without installing any software
Upload Your File
Drag & drop files here or click to select
Maximum file size: 100MB
Supported format: RAR Archive (.rar)
filename.ext
.rar File Viewer Features
Browse Contents
View the full directory structure and files contained in your .rar archive.
Extract Files
Extract individual files or the entire contents of your .rar archive.
Preview Files
Preview text, images, PDF, and other file types directly in your browser.
Secure Processing
Your .rar archive files are processed securely and not stored permanently on our servers.
No Installation
Works entirely in your browser without requiring WinRAR or other archive software.
Mobile Compatible
View your .rar files on any device including smartphones and tablets.
About .rar Files
The .rar file extension stands for Roshal Archive Compressed file, a proprietary archive file format that supports data compression, error recovery, and file spanning. RAR files are commonly used to compress and distribute multiple files in a single container.
What is a .rar File?
A .rar file is a compressed archive that can contain multiple files and folders. Key characteristics include:
- High compression ratio compared to ZIP files
- Support for error recovery and damaged archive repair
- Password protection and encryption capabilities
- File spanning (splitting large archives across multiple files)
- Solid archiving for better compression of similar files
Common Uses of .rar Files
- Distributing software and applications
- Compressing large files for email or file sharing
- Backing up documents and important files
- Packaging related files for easier distribution
- Archiving data with error recovery
Technical Specifications
The RAR format offers several technical advantages:
- Proprietary compression algorithm with better ratios than ZIP in many cases
- Support for volumes (multi-part archives)
- Recovery records for data protection
- AES-128 encryption for security
- Unicode filename support
How to Use Our .rar File Viewer
- Click the upload button or drag and drop your .rar file into the upload area
- Wait for the file to upload and process
- Browse the contents of your RAR archive
- Click on files to preview them directly in the browser
- Extract individual files or the entire archive as needed
When to Use a .rar File Viewer
- When you receive a RAR file but don't have WinRAR installed
- When working on a device where you can't install software
- For quickly checking the contents of a RAR file before extracting
- To extract only specific files from a large archive
- When you need to access RAR files on mobile devices