To open ZIP files, you can use Windows. To open RAR files, you can use WinRAR, which is the software made by the company that invented RAR technology.

ZIP files hold several compressed files inside, reducing how much space they take on your hard drive. They need to be unzipped to use the files, though. Here's how to do it.

The new native support for RAR files in Windows 11 will allow users to open and extract RAR files without having to install any additional software.

Windows 11 lets you create 7-Zip and TAR archives directly within the operating system. Learn how to create 7z or TAR files in Windows 11 easily.