If you install multiple RAR extraction programs, your Windows Explorer context menu will display multiple extraction options when you right-click on a RAR file.

If you're wondering how to open RAR files in Windows 11, then we've got you covered right here with our in-depth guide.

To play an RAR-compressed video, just start up VLC, go to Open > File, and select the RAR file. It should open and play as if it were just a video.