Open, browse, view, extract WinRAR RAR files and archives in Windows

Description of WinRAR RAR archive extractor

  • Open, browse, view and extract RAR files.
  • Use Altap Salamander viewers to view inner files.
  • All archives supported by Altap Salamander: ZIP, J, RAR, ARJ, LZH, LHA, LZS, PAK, TAR, TGZ, GZ, TBZ, BZ, BZ2, RPM, DEB, CPIO, TAZ, Z, CAB, EML, B64, UUE, XXE, HQX, NTX, CNM, UC2, and 7Z.
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Open RAR archive with Altap Salamander

Open RAR archive with Altap Salamander

How to open and extract a WinRAR RAR file or archive?

  • Download and install Altap Salamander 4.0 File Manager.
  • Choose the desired file and press the F3 (View command).
  • Press the Enter key to open archive.
  • To view inner file using associated viewer press the F3 key (Files / View command).
  • To extract inner file: select it and press the F5 key (Files / Copy command).
  • For more details see Opening Archive Files in Altap Salamander Help.

Why choose Altap Salamander as file manager?

  • All-in-one solution.
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  • Superior quality with emphasis on safety of your files during error states.

File manager Altap Salamander in a nutshell

  • Altap Salamander is a native Windows application with modern and clean design.
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  • Internal support for most major archives: ZIP, RAR, ARJ, LZH, LHA, LZS, 7-ZIP, TAR, TGZ, BZ, BZ2, RPM, CPIO, Z, PK3, JAR, and Microsoft CAB.
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