File converter  /  Archives  /  Convert to RAR  /  ZIP converter  /  RAR to ZIP

Convert RAR to ZIP

Our free online converter allows you to convert rar archives to zip as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your rar file to zip is easy with these steps.

Converting your zip file to rar is easy with these steps.

Icon of «Upload rar-file»
Step 1

Upload rar-file

You can select rar file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
Icon of «Select «to zip»»
Step 2

Select «to zip»

Choose zip or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
Icon of «Download your zip file»
Step 3

Download your zip file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the zip format.

Converting rar to zip

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your rar files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to zip or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your rar files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
Everything is stored in the cloud.
You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all rar to zip conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

WinRAR Compressed Archive

Extension.rar
Category🔵 archives
Programs
🔵 7Zip
🔵 StuffIt
🔵 WinZip
Main program🔵 WinRAR
Description🔵

RAR is a proprietary archive file format that helps you archive and store important files as a group. What this means is that you can compress and distribute large files as a single file provided you converted them to the RAR file format.

RAR file format has many characteristics and benefits that include:

  1. 1. RAR makes smaller archives in the shortest time possible.
  2. 2. RAR files can be split into several files to allow the users to either download them separately or as a single file.
  3. 3. Another huge advantage of using the RAR file format is that it supports solid archiving that includes error correction, improved compression ratio, and data redundancy..
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an RAR file

Do you want to create a RAR file? Some several applications and programs allow you to do that. Out of the list of options, the two most outstanding are WinRAR and 7-Zip. You only need to select the folder you want to convert and add it to the archive.

If you want to open a RAR file, you can do that with several devices and programs, such as Windows Phone, Android smartphone, iOS devices, and Windows. To open your RAR file with Windows, simply install the RAR file software. Then, right-click the RAR file you want to extract, select the software you installed as the program you want to use for the extraction, and click on Extract Files. You can then select the folder where you want to store the extracted file(s) before clicking on OK.

Which other formats RAR can be converted into and why

RAR files aren’t common as ZIP files. So, you have to use commercial software to open the files. Also, the encryption algorithm on RAR files isn’t as secure as those of ZIP files.

To that end, here are some of the other formats and alternatives that can be used to open RAR files:

  1. 1. TAR
  2. 2. ZIP
  3. 3. 7Z

RAR files are usually converted into ZIP ones and vice versa. The latter format takes less time to get compressed so it is more convenient to work with if a user needs to deal with numerous archives.

Developer🔵 Eugene Roshal
MIME type
🔵 application/x-rar-compressed

ZIP compression

Extension.zip
Category🔵 archives
Programs
🔵 StuffIt
🔵 WinRAR
🔵 Winzip
Description🔵 .zip (Zip Archive) The .zip format is a file archive and compression format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressedThe ZIP file format permits a number of compression algorithms, though DEFLATE is the most common. This format is widely used for distribution and storage of files and software because it reduces file size and bundles multiple files into a single archive, which is easier to handle and transfer.
Technical details🔵 The `.zip` format is a widely used data compression and archival format with these technical details: - Compression Algorithm: Primarily uses Deflate, but supports others like BZIP2, LZMA. - File/Directory Storage: Contains multiple files and directories, maintaining structure and metadata. - Lossless Compression: Allows perfect reconstruction of original data. - File Size Limits: Early ZIP limits were 4 GB size and 65,535 files; ZIP64 extension surpasses these. - Security: Supports password protection and encryption, including ZipCrypto and AES-256. - Error Detection: Includes CRC-32 checksums for data integrity. - Compatibility: Widely supported across various software and operating systems. - Portability: Commonly used for data transfer over the internet. - Split Archives: Allows large files to be split into multi-volume archives. - Metadata Storage: Can store file permissions and timestamps. - File Extensions: Mainly `.zip`; split archives use `.z01`, `.z02`, etc. - MIME Type: Recognized as `application/zip`. - Archive Update: Enables adding, modifying, or removing files without recreating the archive. The `.zip` format is favored for its effective compression, ability to handle multiple files, and broad compatibility.
Developer🔵 PKWARE
MIME type
🔵 application/zip
🔵 application/x-zip
🔵 application/x-zip-compressed
🔵 application/octet-stream
🔵 application/x-compress
🔵 application/x-compressed
🔵 multipart/x-zip

FAQ

❓ How do I change rar to zip?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from rar and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert rar to zip?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing rar to zip.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert rar to zip securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including rar to zip, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert rar to zip without having to install any software?
Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including rar to zip, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.