Windows will open RAR files, but to convert files to RAR format, you can make use of WinRAR or these free online tools. We show you how!

How to Extract a RAR Computer File. While downloading software applications for your business, you may encounter files that you cannot open.

Apple's macOS can handle zipping and unzipping compressed files right out of the box, but you'll need a third-party app if you're dealing with rar files.

When you open a RAR file on your Mac, it will turn into a folder where you can access all of the decompressed files. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Going through the same menu for every file is a waste of your time, so instead set up Firefox to download RAR files to the same folder every time without asking.