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Convert ZIP to RAR

Our free online converter allows you to convert zip archives to rar as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your zip file to rar is easy with these steps.

Converting your rar file to zip is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload zip-file

You can select zip file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to rar»

Choose rar or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your rar file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the rar format.

Converting zip to rar

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your zip files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to rar or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
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As soon as you upload your zip files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
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ZIP compression

Extension.zip
Category🔵 archives
Programs
🔵 StuffIt
🔵 WinRAR
🔵 Winzip
Description🔵

ZIP is an archive format that allows you to compress one or more files or directories to save more space. The compression is lossless and you can unzip to regain the original size.

ZIP uses many compression algorithms including the popular DEFLATE compression and is used to reduce the total size when sending files over the internet. You can also zip files to save more disk space, which is ideal for portable device users. ZIP files also support encryption and split archives, offering a perfect way to organize and store your files.

Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an ZIP file

ZIP files are easy to create on Windows and Mac computers. Simply highlight all the files you want to zip, right click and select “Send to” then “Compressed ZIP Folder” on Windows. You can also zip files using a zipping software application, although you don’t need any additional software to compress your files into a zipped folder.

Opening a ZIP file is as effortless as double clicking the folder and opening the individual files or folders in the zip. However, some folders require an unzipping too to extract the files. To open the documents or files in a zipped folder, right click on the zipped file and select “Extract All” which will decompress the files to their original sizes.

Which other formats ZIP can be converted into and why

You can convert files with a ZIP extension to several other zipped and unzipped formats. The popular conversions include

  1. 1. RAR
  2. 2. TAR
  3. 3. 7Z
  4. 4. TAR.GZ and TAR.B72

Most people compress files into a zipped folder to save space without losing data. For instance, if you want to send many audio, video or image files over the internet, you can compress them into a ZIP folder to reduce the total size and bandwidth required. However, zipped folders have many other benefits including better encryptions and archiving.

You can convert a ZIP file into a RAR if you want a better compression rate. However, there’s little to distinguish between most zipping formats. Zipped folders are ideal when you want to create an archive or store files on a portable device. You can also zip files to create an executable as ZIPs are actually executable.

Developer🔵 PKWARE
MIME type
🔵 application/zip
🔵 application/x-zip
🔵 application/x-zip-compressed
🔵 application/octet-stream
🔵 application/x-compress
🔵 application/x-compressed
🔵 multipart/x-zip

WinRAR Compressed Archive

Extension.rar
Category🔵 archives
Programs
🔵 7Zip
🔵 StuffIt
🔵 WinZip
Main program🔵 WinRAR
Description🔵

RAR is a proprietary archive file format that helps you archive and store important files as a group. What this means is that you can compress and distribute large files as a single file provided you converted them to the RAR file format.

RAR file format has many characteristics and benefits that include:

  1. 1. RAR makes smaller archives in the shortest time possible.
  2. 2. RAR files can be split into several files to allow the users to either download them separately or as a single file.
  3. 3. Another huge advantage of using the RAR file format is that it supports solid archiving that includes error correction, improved compression ratio, and data redundancy..
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an RAR file

Do you want to create a RAR file? Some several applications and programs allow you to do that. Out of the list of options, the two most outstanding are WinRAR and 7-Zip. You only need to select the folder you want to convert and add it to the archive.

If you want to open a RAR file, you can do that with several devices and programs, such as Windows Phone, Android smartphone, iOS devices, and Windows. To open your RAR file with Windows, simply install the RAR file software. Then, right-click the RAR file you want to extract, select the software you installed as the program you want to use for the extraction, and click on Extract Files. You can then select the folder where you want to store the extracted file(s) before clicking on OK.

Which other formats RAR can be converted into and why

RAR files aren’t common as ZIP files. So, you have to use commercial software to open the files. Also, the encryption algorithm on RAR files isn’t as secure as those of ZIP files.

To that end, here are some of the other formats and alternatives that can be used to open RAR files:

  1. 1. TAR
  2. 2. ZIP
  3. 3. 7Z

RAR files are usually converted into ZIP ones and vice versa. The latter format takes less time to get compressed so it is more convenient to work with if a user needs to deal with numerous archives.

Developer🔵 Eugene Roshal
MIME type
🔵 application/x-rar-compressed

FAQ

❓ How do I change zip to rar?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from zip and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert zip to rar?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing zip to rar.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert zip to rar securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including zip to rar, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert zip to rar without having to install any software?
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