RAR file extension
WINRAR Archive File
A RAR file (pronounced Rare or rar) is a format used by a popular application named "WinRAR". RAR files contain data that has been compressed (compacted) to reduce file size (just like .zip files), and is one of the most common formats for transferring large files across the internet.
To extract the compressed data (also known as unpacking), you will need an application that can read the .rar format. The most obvious choice is WinRAR which is a great application, however there are other programs out there that can handle this file type, such as 7-Zip.
The unpacking process is fairly simple, you open the archive using your archive application, and specify the destination folder for the uncompressed files.
To compress files (using WinRAR), you highlight the file(s) that require compacting, right click and select "Add to archive".
WinRAR is a shareware application, and can open different archive formats (like .zip, .lzh etc). WinRAR can create archives in both .rar and .zip formats at different levels on compression.
For more information, please visit the WinRAR website.
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RAR file technical information
Identifying Characters (ASCII):
Rar!
Identifying Characters (Hex):
52 61 72 21 1A 07 00
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RAR MIME Type:
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sherlock

2007-01-11 16:10:22
how can i get the volume of winrar archive file

Pete

2007-04-27 00:02:50
do you mean how can extract the data? if yes just open the .rar archive file and extract to a folder on your computer.

Raelson

2007-05-07 00:37:17
I need help for stalling gta in my pc!!!!

Bernie

2008-03-19 13:29:37
Question: I downloaded and installed 7-Zip to open .rar files from overseas. As a beginner/novice I need the SPECIFIC step-by-step instructions on how to view the files. An email to 7-Zip went unanswered.
Thanx

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