Fret not, in this article, we will guide you in various ways to do that. RAR files, as we know it, are compressed files in RAR format. Basically, file sizes are reduced and consolidated into a single file.
How to Open RAR File in Android?
Basically, Android, as is, can’t open RAR files. You will need to download and install 3rd party apps for this specific purpose. A quick search on the Google Play store about “RAR” will provide you a list of various RAR opening apps. Our favorite one will be RAR RARLAB (published by win.rar GmbH). The creator of the most popular RAR opening software for PC. The difficulty lies in handling split archives, various types of formats, and encryption and/or password protection. Here are some of the best apps you can use to open RAR files directly on your Android phone, and most offer built-in file management.
How to Extract RAR Files on Android
All the apps enumerated below generally follow the same steps in extracting/opening RAR files on your Android Phone. To use them, you must:
1. RAR App
RAR app is quite comprehensive, allowing you to compress, archive, extract, explore, and manage your files. It can even help you repair damaged files. Not only can it help you unpack RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, and ARJ files, but it can also help you to create RAR and Zip files.
2. Easy Unrar, Unzip, and Zip
Easy Unrar, Unzip, and Zip is another popular app which lets you decompress and open archived/compressed RAR and Zip files directly on your Android device. With over 5 million downloads, the app lets you open all types of RAR files. The app also supports multi-compression and single compression along with the ability to display files without decompressing it. Additionally, Easy Unrar, Unzip, and Zip support archives protected by a password. It can also handle files that are fragmented. A 710 MB .rar movie file can be extracted using a 1.6 GHz processor in as little as one minute and fourteen seconds. Unfortunately2, it cannot overwrite existing files.
3. AndroZip File Manager
With over 10 million downloads, AndroZip File Manager is another one of the best productivity apps currently available on the Google Play Store. AndroiZip File Manager supports over six different compression formats including ZIP and RAR files. In addition to letting you open RAR files, AndroZip File Manager lets you unpack and send archive files directly via email. AndroZip works with several different kinds of archive files such as ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and 7ZIP. This app will also allow the users to send the file to other users or other programs. It is a free all-in-one solution.
4. B1 Archiver Zip RAR Unzip
B1 Archiver is a popular decompression app that can be used on various types of files, including .zip, .rar, .b1, and 34 other formats. B1s can be translated to 30-plus different languages. On the other hand, B1 Archiver will allow you to create your own password-protected .zip and .b1 archives. The catch? It currently only offers up to 10 free unpacks. Afterward, you must buy more either on an individual basis or by purchasing the Pro Version. The Pro Version will allow you to open password-protected archives, provided you have the password. A password is not necessary for the B1 Archiver app. If you are being prompted for a password, most likely the archive you are trying to access is protected and private. The author of the archive can share that password with you, often on the same page, you found the RAR.
Conclusion
Knowing how to open a RAR file in Android is essential especially if you are using your phone to access work files. Out of all the apps mentioned, RARLAB is our favorite; closely followed by AndroZip. This is based on the speed of compression and decompression, the number of formats supported, and the handling of complicated tasks. Remember, you can also use all these apps to compress files. They will also assist with many other types of files, including the ever-so-popular ZIP file. You can now enjoy your movies, music, and other files efficiently. How often do RAR files appear on your email? Did you encounter any problems in extracting your RAR files on your Android phone while using these apps? Share it with us in the comments section below.
