How to convert RAR to ZIP
- Add your .RAR file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .ZIP in a few seconds.
- Download your new .ZIP file.
What to expect
- The resulting ZIP is usually larger than the original RAR - RAR compression (especially solid mode) is more efficient than ZIP's DEFLATE algorithm.
- Password protection does not carry over: you must supply the RAR password during extraction, and the new ZIP will be unencrypted unless you explicitly set one.
- RAR recovery records are not preserved in ZIP, which has no equivalent repair-data feature.
Frequently asked questions
Will the ZIP be the same size as the RAR?
Usually larger. RAR (especially in solid mode) compresses more efficiently than ZIP's DEFLATE algorithm, so expect the ZIP to take up more space.
What if my RAR is password-protected?
You need the correct password to extract it - enter it when prompted. The new ZIP will not be encrypted unless you add a password when creating it.
Can I convert a multi-part RAR (part1.rar, part2.rar, …)?
Yes - place all parts in the same folder and extract from
part1.rar only; the archiver reads the remaining parts automatically.Do I need to buy WinRAR to convert?
No - 7-Zip on Windows and Linux and Keka on macOS are both free and handle both RAR extraction and ZIP creation.
Programs that convert RAR: ALZip · B1 Free Archiver · PeaZip · WinRAR · ZipZag · 7-zip · WinZip Mac Edition · ALZip for Mac
