Convert RAR to ZIP
Convert RAR files to ZIP right in your browser, one file or a whole batch at a time. Free, private and fast: everything runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and there is nothing to install.
Convert a RAR archive to ZIP without installing WinRAR or 7-Zip. Drop the RAR file and download a ZIP with the same files in the same folders. Password-protected RAR archives can't be opened. The archive is unpacked and repacked in your browser, so the contents stay private.
- Private by design: files are processed on your device and are never uploaded to a server.
- Nothing to install: it works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge on desktop, Android and iPhone.
- Free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits.
- Accepts: RAR.
- Saves as: ZIP.
What RAR to ZIP does
Archive conversion unpacks every file from one archive and packs the files into another format. RAR to ZIP reads RAR (version 4 and 5), 7Z, ZIP and TAR archives with libarchive compiled to WebAssembly, as well as files compressed with GZ, BZ2 or XZ. It writes ZIP, TAR and TGZ with the fflate library, and 7Z with its own writer that uses Deflate compression.
The files themselves are copied byte for byte; only the packaging changes. This helps when you receive a format your system cannot open, since ZIP opens without extra software on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
How to use RAR to ZIP
- Drop your RAR files into the box, or click to choose them.
- Pick the output format and any options.
- Click Convert. The conversion runs on your device.
- Download each file, or all of them at once as a ZIP.
When to use RAR to ZIP
- Convert a RAR file from a download or a colleague to ZIP so it opens on a work computer without WinRAR.
- Repack a 7Z archive as ZIP for someone using an iPhone, where ZIP files open without an extra app.
- Turn a ZIP into a TGZ for a Linux server, a deployment script or a tool that expects TAR archives.
- Open a .tar.xz or .tar.bz2 source package on Windows by converting it to a ZIP file first.
Settings explained
- Output format
- Chooses the new archive type. ZIP opens everywhere, TGZ (TAR plus gzip) is common on Linux and macOS, TAR packs files without compression, and 7Z opens in 7-Zip and similar apps.
- ZIP compression
- Shown when saving as ZIP. Normal is a good balance, and Maximum is slower and slightly smaller. None (fastest) stores files without compressing them, which suits photos, videos and other files that are already compressed.
- Archive password (if protected)
- Enter the password when the source archive is encrypted. It is used only to open the archive; the new archive is saved without a password. Leave the field empty for normal archives.
What changes when you convert RAR to ZIP
All files and folders are extracted from the RAR archive and packed again as ZIP. File contents are not changed, and the archive size depends on the compression of the new format.
Format comparison
| Format | Full name | Type | Compression | File extension | Developed by | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAR | Roshal Archive | archive | Lossless | .rar | Eugene Roshal | 1993 |
| ZIP | ZIP Archive | archive | Lossless | .zip | Phil Katz | 1989 |
What is RAR?
RAR (Roshal Archive) is an archive format introduced by Eugene Roshal in 1993. It uses lossless compression. Files use the .rar extension.
RAR is a proprietary archive format created by Eugene Roshal and used by the WinRAR program. It compresses files into one archive and supports archives split into several volumes, recovery records that can repair damage, and AES encryption. The current RAR5 version was introduced with WinRAR 5.
RAR is useful when you need archives split into several parts or recovery data that can repair partly damaged files. Often you simply receive RAR files and need to extract them. For new archives, ZIP or 7Z is more open.
Only WinRAR and the official RAR tools can create RAR archives, because the compression method is proprietary. Other programs can only extract them. Encrypted or damaged archives cannot be opened without the password or enough recovery data.
Recent versions of Windows 11 can extract RAR files in File Explorer. On older Windows versions, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, apps such as WinRAR, 7-Zip or The Unarchiver are needed. Web browsers cannot open RAR files.
What is ZIP?
ZIP (ZIP Archive) is an archive format introduced by Phil Katz in 1989. It uses lossless compression. Files use the .zip extension.
ZIP was created by Phil Katz of PKWARE for the PKZIP program. It compresses each file separately, usually with the DEFLATE method, and stores a central directory of all files at the end of the archive. Many other formats, such as DOCX, EPUB, JAR and APK, are ZIP archives internally.
ZIP is the best choice for sending several files or folders as one download, for email attachments and for sharing with people on any system, because it opens almost everywhere without extra software.
ZIP compresses less than 7Z, RAR or XZ, especially with many similar files. The traditional ZIP password protection is weak. AES encryption is stronger but not supported by every built-in tool. Very old tools may show non-Latin file names incorrectly.
Windows, macOS and most Linux desktops create and open ZIP files without extra software. Android and iOS can open them in their file apps, and every archive program supports the format.
Why use FansBond RAR to ZIP
Most online converters upload your files to their servers. FansBond RAR to ZIP does the work inside your browser instead, using WebAssembly and modern browser APIs. Your files stay on your device, which is safer for private photos, contracts and unreleased work, and it is often faster because nothing has to upload or download.
There are no queues, no watermarks and no account. Once the page has loaded, the tool keeps working even on a slow connection.
Tips for the best result
- Folders are kept, but empty folders are not, because only files are repacked. File dates are kept, while Linux permissions such as the executable flag are not.
- The whole archive and all unpacked files are held in memory at the same time. For archives of several gigabytes, use a computer rather than a phone.
- A 7Z file made here uses Deflate, the same method as ZIP, so it is not smaller than a ZIP. Choose 7Z only when the recipient needs it.
- Split archives such as .part1.rar or .7z.001 cannot be converted, because the tool reads one file at a time. Join the parts with desktop software first.
How RAR to ZIP works in your browser
Archives are opened with libarchive, the same library used by many operating systems, compiled to WebAssembly. It reads RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ files and lists every file inside.
The extracted files are then packed into the new archive format in your browser. ZIP and GZIP use the Deflate algorithm, and folder structure and file names are kept.
Privacy and security
Most online converters upload your files to a server, process them there and keep a copy for some time. RAR to ZIP works differently: the code is downloaded to your browser once, and your files are read and written only on your device.
You can check this yourself: after the page has loaded, turn off your internet connection and the tool still works. This makes it safe for contracts, IDs, medical records, private photos and unreleased work.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert RAR to ZIP?
ZIP opens without extra software on Windows, macOS, iPhone and Android. RAR usually needs a separate app.
Is RAR to ZIP free?
Yes. RAR to ZIP on FansBond is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Your files are processed in your browser on your own device. They are never sent to FansBond or anyone else.
Do I need to install any software?
No. It works in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your device, the practical limit depends on your device's memory. Most phones handle files of a few hundred megabytes, and computers handle much more.
Will I lose quality when saving as ZIP?
No extra detail is lost when saving: ZIP uses lossless compression.
Can it open password-protected RAR or 7Z files?
Password-protected ZIP files can usually be opened by entering the password. Encrypted RAR and 7Z archives are generally not supported, because the libarchive library used here cannot decrypt them, and you will see an error. Unpack those with WinRAR or 7-Zip on a computer instead.
Does converting change or recompress my files?
No. Each file is unpacked and stored again exactly as it was; photos, videos and documents are not re-encoded. Only the compression of the archive itself changes, so the total size can grow or shrink a little depending on the format and level you choose.
What happens with GZ, BZ2 and XZ files?
These formats compress a single file. If that file is a TAR archive, as in .tar.gz or .tar.xz, all files inside it are repacked. If it is a single compressed file, such as log.txt.gz, that file is unpacked and placed alone in the new archive.
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