RAR to ZIP on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone
A device-by-device look at converting RAR to ZIP and opening the result on every major platform.
Updated July 21, 2026
One converter, four platforms
Converting RAR to ZIP works the same in the browser on every platform. What changes slightly is where the file lives and how you open the finished ZIP.
Windows and Mac
Upload the RAR file, convert to ZIP, and download it. Both systems open ZIP with a double click, so no extra tool is needed after conversion.
Android and iPhone
On mobile, find the RAR file in Downloads or a saved-files folder, upload it, and save the ZIP back to your device. The built-in files app opens ZIP on both Android and iPhone.
The shared checklist
Locate the RAR file before you start.
Convert to ZIP in the browser.
Open the ZIP once to confirm the contents.
Because ZIP is supported everywhere, the converted archive is ready to share no matter which device the recipient uses.