RAR on Mac
Short answer: ZipGood can open and extract RAR archives on macOS, including password-protected and split RAR archives. ZipGood does not create RAR archives.
What is RAR?
RAR (Roshal Archive) is a compressed archive format commonly used to distribute multiple files as a single download. RAR archives are frequently split into multiple volumes and are often protected with a password.
ZipGood and RAR
ZipGood can open and extract RAR archives, including password-protected RAR archives and split RAR archives such as .part1.rar. RAR is an extraction-only format in ZipGood: creating RAR archives is not supported.
RAR creation is not supported. Split RAR volumes (.part1.rar) are joined automatically when extracting.
RAR capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Not documented |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
RAR capability detail
ZipGood can open and extract RAR archives on macOS, including password-protected and split RAR archives. ZipGood does not create RAR archives. RAR creation is not supported. Split RAR volumes (.part1.rar) are joined automatically when extracting.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Open RAR Files on Mac or How to Extract a Split Archive on Mac .
RAR: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open RAR files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract RAR archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create RAR files?
No. RAR is an extraction-only format in ZipGood.
How do I open and extract a RAR file on Mac?
Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then open the archive directly or right-click it in the Finder and choose a ZipGood extract command. See the linked guides below for a full walkthrough.
Sources
- ZipGood on the Mac App Store Level 1
- ZipGood Product Description Level 2
- ZipGood Support Documentation Level 3
Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.