Windows Explorer, the native file manager in Windows, can extract data from ZIP files but it does not open RARs. You need a third-party application to extract the contents of a RAR file.

Windows will finally be able to support .RAR files natively after many years of mild inconvenience. As reported by TechCrunch, Winrar or 7zip will no longer be a necessity when trying to extract .

The new native support for RAR files in Windows 11 will allow users to open and extract RAR files without having to install any additional software.

WinRAR trial users, you no longer have to dismiss that nag screen. Windows 11 supports .rar files natively.

If you have files with .001 extension, it's unlikely WinRAR or the compression tool that comes with Windows 10 can open them. That's because these files aren't compressed.

Microsoft has quietly announced that it will support opening RAR files on Windows 11. The file format typically requires WinRAR or another file compression app.

Earlier this year, we reported on Microsoft expanding its compression support in Windows 11 to include native RAR, 7-Zip, and other file formats that aren't your basic ZIP files. For those that ...

Windows 11's upcoming update brings native RAR support, enhancing file sharing and backup capabilities without additional software.