Run the installer and follow the prompts. During setup, make sure the .rar checkbox is selected under "Associate with" so your computer knows to use this program for all future RAR downloads. 3. Extracting Your Files

Visit the official site of your chosen tool (e.g., win-rar.com ).

: A simple, fast app available on the Microsoft Store for a no-fuss experience. 2. How to Download and Install

: The go-to choice for macOS users to handle RAR files that the built-in Archive Utility can't manage.

: The "official" tool. It has a perpetual "free trial" that lets you keep using it indefinitely, though it will occasionally ask you to buy a license.

To open these files, you need an extraction tool. Here are the top free and paid recommendations: