— alternatives are easier.
rar x filename.rar
| Task | Best Mac Tool | WinRAR Needed? | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------| | Extract RAR files | The Unarchiver | No | | Create RAR files | Keka | No | | Open password-protected RAR | The Unarchiver / Keka | No | | Repair damaged RAR | No good Mac tool | Yes (via VM) | | Run actual WinRAR UI | Parallels + Windows | Yes |
: Type rar in the Terminal. If you see a list of commands, it’s installed correctly. Option 2: Install via Homebrew (Recommended for Pros)
Run these commands to move the tool to your system path (you will need to enter your Mac password): sudo install -c -o $USER rar /usr/local/bin sudo install -c -o $USER unrar /usr/local/bin