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View structure • Limited extraction
Open and explore RAR archive contents directly in your browser. View file lists, folder structure, and archive information without installing WinRAR. Perfect for checking RAR downloads before extraction, verifying archive contents, or browsing compressed files on any device. For full extraction, we recommend ZIP format or desktop software.
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Browse the complete folder structure and file list inside RAR archives. See file names, sizes, and organization without extraction.
View RAR archive metadata including compression method, file count, total size, and compression ratio information.
Quickly find specific files within large RAR archives using the built-in search function. Filter by filename instantly.
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, tablets, and phones. No WinRAR installation required on any platform.
RAR file headers are parsed quickly to show you the archive structure without waiting for full decompression.
For full extraction, consider converting to ZIP format which has complete browser support.
Drag and drop your RAR file onto the upload area, or click to browse. Supports RAR and RAR5 format archives.
Navigate through the folder structure, search for files, and view archive information. See what's inside before deciding to extract.
Preview supported file types or use desktop software for full extraction. Our viewer helps you decide if the archive contains what you need.
Yes! Our online RAR viewer lets you browse RAR archive contents and extract files without installing WinRAR or any other software. You can view the file structure, preview files, and download individual items directly from your browser using WebAssembly technology.
We use libarchive compiled to WebAssembly to process RAR files directly in your browser. This allows full extraction support without server uploads. Click any file to preview it, then download individual files as needed. All processing happens locally on your device.
Our RAR viewer lets you browse the complete folder structure, preview text files and images, download individual files, search for specific files, and view archive metadata. Perfect for checking RAR contents or extracting specific files without downloading everything.
RAR typically offers better compression ratios than ZIP, meaning smaller file sizes. However, ZIP is an open standard with universal support, while RAR is proprietary. For sharing files, ZIP is generally recommended due to its compatibility. For personal archiving where file size matters, RAR may be preferred.
To convert RAR to ZIP, you'll need to extract the RAR contents using desktop software like 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR, then recompress into ZIP format. Alternatively, our Archive Creator can help you create ZIP files from extracted contents.
Yes, your files remain private. Our RAR viewer processes files locally in your browser. The archive data is used only for displaying the structure and is never uploaded to our servers. Once you close the browser tab, all data is automatically cleared.
RAR (Roshal Archive) is a proprietary archive format developed by Eugene Roshal, whose name provides the RAR acronym. First released in 1993, RAR has become one of the most popular archive formats, particularly for distributing large files, game mods, and software. RAR files use the .rar extension and are known for excellent compression ratios that often exceed ZIP.
The RAR format supports advanced features including solid compression (compressing multiple files as a single data stream for better ratios), recovery records for damaged archives, and multi-volume spanning for splitting large archives across multiple files. RAR5, the latest version, introduced improved compression and encryption algorithms.
While RAR offers superior compression, its proprietary nature means limited support in web browsers and some operating systems. ZIP remains the most universally compatible format, supported natively by all major operating systems. 7Z is another open-source alternative offering compression similar to RAR.
For web sharing and distribution, consider using ZIP format for maximum compatibility. RAR is best suited for personal archiving, large file collections where compression matters, and situations where you know recipients have RAR-compatible software. Our image viewer and other file tools can help you work with extracted contents.