RAR files
A proprietary archive format with strong compression and recovery records. The compressor is licensed software, which is why most tools can extract RAR but not create it.
- Extension
.rar- MIME type
application/vnd.rar- Category
- archive
- Can convert from
- Yes, via 7-Zip
- Can convert to
- No, this format is read-only
Converting RAR files privately
frogConvert runs the conversion engines in your browser as WebAssembly, so a RAR file is read, converted and saved without ever being sent anywhere. That matters most for the files people are least willing to upload: contracts, medical records, unreleased work, anything under an NDA.
It also means the converter works offline. Once the page has loaded, you can turn off the network and keep converting.
Common questions
- Can I open a RAR file without installing anything?
- Yes. frogConvert reads RAR files directly in the browser and converts them to a format you already have software for. Nothing is installed and nothing is uploaded.
- Are my RAR files uploaded to a server?
- No. Every conversion runs locally in your browser through WebAssembly. There is no server to send files to, and the app keeps working with the network disconnected.
- Can frogConvert create RAR files?
- No. RAR can be read and converted from, but not written. Convert to another format instead.