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’s native RAR and 7-Zip support is finally here! The expanded compressed file support comes decades after ZIP functionality was added in Windows ME.

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.

Microsoft has quietly announced that it will support opening RAR files on Windows 11. The file format typically requires WinRAR or another file compression app.

Finally, the native Windows integration, just like the two other apps, means that you can continue to extract and archive your files like before. If you don't deal with RAR files often, switching ...