Repack RAR Files as a ZIP Archive
Turn a RAR archive into one ZIP file that is easier to share. Free to use, no account needed. Files never leave your device.
Drop RAR files here
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Max 500 MB per archive · Secure and private, files are never stored
How it works
- 1Drop the .rar file into the box
- 2The tool opens the RAR on your device
- 3The files and folders are put into a new ZIP
- 4Download the ZIP and open it with your usual ZIP app
When to use this tool
Turn a RAR archive into one ZIP file that is easier to share.
The tool opens your RAR and puts its contents into a new ZIP. The documents and pictures inside keep their file types.
What to check before you start
Changing the archive format does not guarantee a smaller file. It does not recover passwords or repair damaged contents.
Keep your original files until you have opened the downloaded result and checked it. The tool works on a copy, so you can start again if you need different settings.
Example: send RAR contents to someone who needs ZIP
Select the complete RAR, create the ZIP and check the result before sharing it. Open a sample document and look at any important subfolder names. The package changes, but the files inside remain documents, pictures or other files in their original formats. Keep both archives until the recipient confirms that the ZIP contains what they expected.
Why RAR to ZIP conversion can fail
The tool must first open the RAR before it can create a ZIP. A protected archive, damaged download or incomplete set can stop that first step. Changing the filename ending will not bypass the problem. Obtain a complete readable archive or open it in an archive app using the password you know, then package the extracted files separately if needed.
Make a compatible copy rather than renaming the source
Changing a filename from .rar to .zip does not change the archive data. A real conversion opens the RAR contents and creates a new ZIP package around them. That takes processing time and space on your device, especially for large collections. The resulting archive is a separate copy, so keep a clear distinction between the source and output names. Use the ZIP when the recipient asks for that format, and keep the RAR until the handoff is complete. Converting does not make an untrusted file safe, remove a document password inside the archive or change the apps needed to open its individual contents.
Need a different result?
Need just one file from the archive? Use Extract RAR. Have a .7z file instead of .rar? Use 7Z to ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert RAR to ZIP instead of extracting it?
Conversion gives you one new ZIP to share. Extraction is better when you only want individual files from the archive.
Will the ZIP contain the same documents and pictures?
The contents keep their file types. The tool changes the surrounding archive format, not a Word document into a PDF or a picture into a JPG.
Will converting make my RAR smaller?
Not necessarily. The ZIP may be larger because the formats compress differently. Check the result size before sending it.
What if I have a .7z file rather than a .rar?
Use 7Z to ZIP for that format. To save selected RAR contents instead, use Extract RAR.
Does a ZIP copy remove passwords from documents inside?
No. Archive conversion changes the outer package, not protection applied to an individual document. A password-protected PDF inside the RAR can remain password-protected inside the ZIP. If that document needs access changes, handle it separately with the correct password and permission. Check the contents after conversion so the recipient receives files they can actually use.