: A popular, free, open-source alternative that can extract almost any compressed format. 2. Extract the File

After the extraction progress bar finishes, a new folder or set of files will appear. You can now open these files (such as documents, images, or installers) just like any other regular file on your system.

To handle the file , you need to extract its contents using specialized software, as Windows and macOS do not always support the .rar format natively. 1. Install an Extraction Tool

: Opens a window allowing you to pick a specific destination folder.

if prompted. If the file is protected, you cannot view its contents without the correct key. 3. Open the Extracted Content

: Unpacks the files directly into the current folder.

: Creates a new folder with that name and puts the files inside to keep your workspace organized.