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RAR to ZIP Converter

Convert RAR to ZIP online for free. Fast, secure archive conversion that preserves folder structure and file integrity. No software installation required.

Drop RAR files here
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Maximale Dateigröße 10 MB. Melden Sie sich an für mehr.

What to expect when converting RAR to ZIP

Typische Änderung der Dateigröße
5–15% larger (typically)
Beispiel

An 85 MB RAR archive typically becomes 95 – 100 MB as ZIP.

Qualität: None — both lossless. ZIP's DEFLATE algorithm is slightly less efficient than RAR's.

Am besten für: maximum compatibility — ZIP opens on every operating system without extra software.

Vermeiden Sie Folgendes: archive size is critical and the recipient has WinRAR/7-Zip.

Tipp: ZIP is the right choice for sharing — Windows, macOS, and Linux all open it natively. Use RAR or 7Z only for archives you control.

Convert RAR Archives in 3 Steps

Verpacken Sie archivierte Dateien für eine bessere Kompatibilität, Komprimierung oder Extraktionsunterstützung neu, ohne Desktop-Archivierungssoftware installieren zu müssen.

Upload the Source Archive

Drag and drop your .rar file into the converter above, or click "Choose Files" to browse your device.

Repack the Contents

Click "Convert All" and our server re-packs your files from RAR into ZIP format while preserving the complete folder structure.

Laden Sie das neue Archiv herunter

Your converted .zip archive is ready instantly. Click Download to save it to your device.

Why Convert RAR to ZIP

Opens Without Extra Software

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android all extract ZIP files natively without installing any additional software. ZIP is the only archive format that every operating system handles out of the box.

Universal Sharing Standard

ZIP is the most recognized archive format worldwide. When you share a ZIP file, every recipient can open it regardless of their device, operating system, or technical expertise.

Email Attachment Friendly

Email servers and clients handle ZIP attachments reliably. Many email systems that block other archive formats allow ZIP files through, and recipients can extract them with a simple double-click.

Preserves Folder Structure

ZIP archives maintain the complete directory hierarchy of your files. Recipients see exactly the same folder organization you intended, with all subdirectories and file locations preserved.

AES-256 Encryption Option

ZIP supports AES-256 encryption to password-protect sensitive files. Encrypted ZIP archives can be shared via email or cloud storage with confidence that only authorized recipients can access the contents.

RAR vs ZIP: Side-by-side

Technischer Vergleich der beiden Formate – nützlich, um zu entscheiden, welches Format verwendet werden soll, oder um zu bestätigen, welche Änderungen sich während der Konvertierung ergeben.

Eigentum RAR ZIP
Vollständiger Name Roshal Archive ZIP Archive
Jahr eingeführt 1993 1989
Entwickler / Standardgremium Eugene Roshal PKWARE (Phil Katz)
MIME-Typ application/vnd.rar application/zip
Dateierweiterung .rar .zip
Komprimierung RAR (proprietary) DEFLATE (typically)
Farb-/Datentiefe N / A N / A
Maximale Abmessungen/Größe Unlimited (RAR5) 4 GB per file (ZIP64 extension lifts this)
Transparenz Nein Nein
Animation Nein Nein
Standard/Spezifikation RAR (proprietary, WinRAR) PKWARE APPNOTE / IETF RFC 1951
Am besten für Better compression than ZIP, password protection, recovery records Universelle Archive – werden nativ unter Windows, macOS und Linux geöffnet

About the RAR Format

RAR (Roshal Archive) is a proprietary archive format created by Eugene Roshal in 1993. It uses a proprietary compression algorithm and offers several advanced features including solid compression, which compresses multiple files together as a single data stream to achieve better compression ratios than compressing each file individually. RAR is particularly popular for large file distribution across the internet.

RAR supports built-in recovery records that allow damaged archives to be partially or fully repaired, as well as multi-volume splitting for distributing large archives across multiple smaller files. Creating RAR archives requires WinRAR or compatible licensed software, though many free tools like UnRAR can extract them. While RAR is being gradually supplemented by open alternatives like 7Z, it remains common for file distribution due to its robust error recovery and strong compression capabilities.