Whether you are moving from Windows to macOS or just received a compressed archive from a colleague, you might be surprised to find that WinRAR doesn’t look quite the same on a Mac.

Unlike its famous Windows counterpart, . However, you can still use the official WinRAR engine or choose a more user-friendly native alternative. Option 1: The Official "WinRAR" (Command Line Only)

Most Mac users prefer because it provides a familiar double-click experience and is completely free. RAR for Linux & Mac - WinRAR

Run the command: sudo install -c -o $USER rar /usr/local/bin and sudo install -c -o $USER unrar /usr/local/bin . To extract: unrar x yourfile.rar

Visit the official WinRAR download page and select RAR for macOS .

If you strictly want the official tool from RARLAB, you must use the terminal. This version is free for Mac and Linux.

To create an archive: rar a archive_name.rar file_to_compress . Option 2: The Easiest Way (The Unarchiver)