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RAR to ZIP Converter

Convert RAR archives to ZIP format online, for free.

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How to Convert RAR to ZIP

Follow these simple steps to convert your Roshal Archive files to ZIP Archive

1

Upload your RAR file by clicking 'Choose Files' or drag and drop

2

Wait for the file to be processed

3

Click 'Convert' to start the RAR to ZIP conversion

4

Download your converted ZIP file

Why Convert RAR to ZIP?

Benefits of using our free RAR to ZIP converter

Universal Compatibility - ZIP works on all operating systems

No Special Software - Open ZIP files without WinRAR

Better Support - Most applications support ZIP natively

Easy Sharing - Recipients can open without paid software

Common Use Cases for RAR to ZIP Conversion

1Share archives with users who don't have WinRAR
2Upload to services that only accept ZIP files
3Create universally compatible backups
4Prepare files for cross-platform distribution

Understanding RAR and ZIP Formats

Learn about these file formats to make informed decisions about your conversion

RAR

Roshal Archive

RAR is a proprietary archive format with high compression ratios and advanced features like recovery records.

Extension:.rar
MIME:application/vnd.rar
By:Eugene Roshal
Released:1993

Advantages

  • High compression ratio
  • Recovery records
  • Split archives
  • Password protection

Limitations

  • Proprietary format
  • Requires WinRAR to create
  • Not universally supported
  • Licensing costs
ZIP

ZIP Archive

ZIP is the most widely used archive format, supported natively by all major operating systems.

Extension:.zip
MIME:application/zip
By:Phil Katz (PKWARE)
Released:1989

Advantages

  • Universal support
  • Native OS integration
  • No software needed
  • Open format

Limitations

  • Lower compression than RAR
  • No recovery records
  • Limited split support
  • Basic encryption

Why Convert RAR to ZIP?

ZIP is supported by all operating systems without additional software
Easier to share files with others who may not have WinRAR
Many web services and platforms only accept ZIP uploads
No licensing concerns with the open ZIP format

Frequently Asked Questions

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