RAR to ZIP converter
Convert RAR files to ZIP with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. The most widely supported archive format.
Drop a RAR file, or click to browse
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How it works
Drop your file
Drag a RAR file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Secure upload, converted to ZIP in our archive pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your ZIP file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert RAR to ZIP?
Both RAR and ZIP use lossless compression, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert RAR to ZIP is compatibility: ZIP extracts with the archive tool already built into your OS, while RAR doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, ZIP is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| RAR | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .rar | .zip |
| MIME type | application/vnd.rar | application/zip |
| Compression | lossless compression | lossless compression |
| Category | archive | archive |
Common reasons to convert RAR to ZIP
- Opening the file on a system whose built-in tool doesn't support RAR
- Matching the archive format a colleague or another tool expects
- Standardizing on one format so every file behaves the same way in your workflow
What actually happens to your file
Your RAR archive extracts via UnRAR (WASM), then Convyx repacks the file tree into a ZIP with DEFLATE via AdmZip. File contents are preserved byte-for-byte — this is extract-and-repack, not a recompress of RAR's own stream. ZIP is the format Windows, macOS, and most phones open without extra software; RAR usually isn't.
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and AES-256 SSE-S3 at rest in production (when the production S3 credential gate is enabled), are processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting RAR to ZIP free?
Yes — the Free plan includes 50 conversions every month, including RAR to ZIP. Paid plans raise that limit.
Will I lose quality converting RAR to ZIP?
ZIP is the most widely supported archive format. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
Files are deleted automatically based on your plan's retention options. Free accounts can keep results for 1h or 24h; Pro and above add options such as delete-immediately and 7 days.
What is RAR?
Proprietary archive format with strong compression — extract to ZIP, TAR, 7Z, or ISO.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click. Monthly quotas count attempts (including failures) because processing starts as soon as the job is created.