Because RAR is a proprietary format, you cannot open it using standard Windows or macOS folders without specialized software:
: The format supports unique features such as recovery records , which allow users to repair archives if they become slightly corrupted, and AES-128 or AES-256 encryption for password protection.
: RAR files generally provide higher compression ratios than the more common ZIP format, making them ideal for storing large datasets or multiple files in a single "container".
: Apps such as RAR for Android by RARLAB provide full compression and extraction capabilities on the go.
