One of the tasks that we usually do more in front of our Macs or even PCs, is to unzip files. When we have to carry out this action there are several ways to carry it out but usually we always tend to stay with one, the one that offers us the best and most options.
In this sense we have to say that for Mac users it is easy to unzip rar, so without the need for third-party programs we can carry out this action. But today we come to show some of these free third-party programs that we have available so let's go with them.
Unzip RAR on Mac
The action of unzipping rar files on Mac can be much simpler than you think and we can use the tools that we have available in the form of applications. In this sense, unzipping RAR on Mac is not complicated. Today we will show some of the tools that many Mac users use and that are free, but each user has their applications so it is not necessary that you use the ones from the list that we propose, you can choose the one you like the most or how you feel about it.
The interface of these applications varies depending on the developer and some offer many options within the application itself, others offer better speed when it comes to unzipping or opening these files, etc. The variety is great and more now that we can use some iPad applications on Big Sur operating systems.
The Unarchiver
We started and we couldn't do it any other way than with The Unarchiver app. This application is one of the most used by Apple and Mac users to decompress all types of files: RAR, Zip, 7-Zip, Tar, Gzip, etc ... In this case, once the app is downloaded, we simply have to access the compressed file and click on open.
The developer is MacPaw and therefore the app ensures constant updates. In this case the app is already compatible with the latest version of our Mac operating system, with macOS Big Sur.
[app 425424353]
Decompressor
Another tool that does not fail in the list of those available for users who need to compress and decompress many files. A totally free application that makes it easy for us to decompress files in formats Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip and many more.
Like the previous tool, Decompressor supports files containing password or similar and allows notifications with an updated design to the new versions of the Apple operating system.
[app 1033480833]
RAR Extractor and Expander
This is another of the oldest applications in the Mac application store and it makes it easier for us to decompress files in RAR. In this case, the app is more archaic and does not offer as many alternatives as the previous ones, but RAR Extractor and Expander is a valid tool for unzipping.
The interface of this application is somewhat less careful but it can be useful for those users who do not want or can not update their Macs to the latest versions. So for those who have old macOS versions this can be a good tool to unzip RAR.
[app 1071663619]
StuffIt Expander
In this case and to finish with this small compilation of decompressors that we find in the Apple application store for Mac, we want to say goodbye with one of the most used but which currently has no update, StuffIt Expander.
In this case, the tool is really complete and offers the user the possibility of opening any RAR file with a single click, but its old interface and the "abandonment" of the developer make it the last option for us. The tool is totally free for Mac users and we can use it in any version of macOS, but its interface looks a bit old.
[app 919269455]
In fact, these types of tools to decompress RAR and other types of formats are very similar to each other, but you have to take into account some details of the interface, the simplicity of use and especially developer updates. In this case, the first of the apps that we have shown in this article brings together almost all the benefits of this type of application and the second one as well. Then we have the rest that can be useful for users as they perform the task but ultimately they have a fairly old interface, this makes them ideal tools for those who stayed on old versions of the Apple operating system.
Whatever the existence of these tools make it much easier for us to decompress all types of RAR files and documents, so we can use them at any time and situation to facilitate the work of opening any type of document that reaches our Mac in this format. Leave us in the comments which one you use and why.