RAR (file format)
| Filename extension | .rar, .rev, formerly .r00, .r01, etc. |
|---|---|
| Internet media type | application/x-rar-compressed , application/octet-stream |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal |
| Type of format | Archive format |
In computing, RAR is a archival file format that allows data compression, error recovery, and file spanning. It was created by Eugene Roshal (that is why it is named RAR: Roshal ARchive) and is now licensed to Win.RAR GmbH.[1]
RAR File Archiver Software
[change | change source]The following is an example of file archiver software by platforms. For a comprehensive list see Comparison of file archivers.
Windows
[change | change source]- Read/Write: WinRAR
- Read-only: 7-Zip, BitZipper, IZArc, PeaZip, RarZilla, Zipeg, free unrar, non-free unrar
Linux
[change | change source]Mac OS X
[change | change source]- Read/Write: RAR (command line), SimplyRAR
- Read-only: RAR Expander, Stuffit Expander, UnRarX, Zipeg, free unrar, non-free unrar