: A free, open-source utility for Windows. Once installed, right-click the file and select "Extract" to access its contents.
If the file won't open or you suspect it isn't actually a RAR file despite the extension, you can check its "magic number" (file signature). A genuine RAR archive will always start with specific hexadecimal codes: : 52 61 72 21 1A 07 00 RAR 5.0+ : 52 61 72 21 1A 07 01 00 20365.rar
You can use popular third-party tools to open and see the files bundled inside the archive: : A free, open-source utility for Windows
: A common choice for macOS users to handle RAR files. 2. Verify File Integrity (The "Proper" Type) : A free