![]() ![]() Verify the PWD is writable and if true, extract the RAR archive in the PWD, else extract it on your Desktop.Verify the file extension of the selected file(s) is rar.Change directory to the location of the selected RAR archive(s).In this second Automator Quick Action, as coded, the example shell script code will: In you need to extract it again, rename or delete the existing extracted RAR archive, or copy the RAR archive to an alternate location, then extract it. Unlike how by default in Finder a ZIP archive is extracted in macOS, incrementing the name of the folder the archive is extracted to if it previously exists, the example shell script code used in this second Run Shell Script action of the Automator Quick Action shown below does not do that! If the folder named for the extracted RAR archive already exists, then it is not extracted a second time. Verify the PWD is writable and if true, create the RAR archive in the PWD, else create it on your Desktop.Ĭontaining the selected file(s)/folder(s).Build an array of just the basenames of the selected file(s)/folder(s).Change directory to the location of the selected file(s)/folder(s) within the same parent folder of the selected file(s)/folder(s).In this first Automator Quick Action, as coded, the example shell script code will: Using how by default in Finder a ZIP archive is created in macOS, only recursing the relative path from within the PWD, the same applies to the example shell script code used in the first Run Shell Script action of the Automator Quick Action shown below. You will still have to grant the permission the next time they run, but not there after. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, click the lock to make changes, enter your credentials, click the Allow button. NOTE: If rar and unrar are not properly signed it will throw an error message. NOTE: In order for these workflows to work, Finder must be given Full Disk Access in: System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy The two Automator Quick Actions work as advertised with the settings as shown in the images of the workflows, further below, so use the same settings! If a selected file/folder to be archived is not readable it will throw an error message and an incomplete RAR archive may be created. It really comes down to user’s preference for a RAR extraction program.The example shell script code used in this answer was tested under macOS Catalina 10.15.4.Īs coded the location the RAR archive is to be created/extracted to must be readable/writable to you with normal privileges, otherwise the RAR archive is created/extracted on your Desktop. Open a RAR file using this program to open or extract.Ĭonclusion: The App Store has a lot more than these five RAR extractor programs and all off them work. Your payment details would be verified and the app will be downloaded on Mac OS in no time. Likewise the previous step, navigate to App Store and install it. However, this programs isn’t free – the price tag is $1.99 in the Apple App Store. unRAR Pro for Mac: unRAR Pro is a more premium software for opening and extracting the RAR files on a Macintosh computer.We recommend you to use Unarchiver for better visual experience. You will need a extra knowledge to use WinRar on Mac OSX. WinRar for Mac: This is a only command-line app.Download it today from the Mac App Store. iZip can be downloaded completely free on your Mac without any limitations. iZip Archiver: iZip is the fastest and easiest way to open or extract RAR, ZIP, TAR, 7ZIP, ZIPX and all other compressed files on your Mac.You can download it today from this link. Apart from the RAR format, this app also supports formats like Rar, Zip, Tar, 7-Zip etc. RAR Extractor Free: The RAR Extractor Free is available in the App Store and it’s a simple and bare-bone software only to get the job done at minimal ease.The files inside the RAR archive would be extracted to the same direction the archive is stored at. To open and extract a RAR file using this app, right-click on a RAR file and select Unarchiver through the Open With option. Just look for Unarchiver to get the software, click install and wait until the installation is finished. It’s free, and comes with good reviews – mostly 5 stars. The Unarchiver: The Unarchiver software is available on the Mac App Store and could be downloaded on a Mac OS X through the native app installation way. ![]() For the purpose, we would like to stick to the free programs as they need all the requirements. There are quite a good number of free and paid RAR opener and extractor software for Mac OS X.
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