Convert RAR to ZIP (and 7Z, TAR, GZ…) Online
Drop one or more archives, pick ZIP, TAR.GZ or TAR, and download. Folders are kept, system junk files are removed, and the ZIP can be password-protected.
- Free
- RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, ISO…
- No upload
- Password-protected ZIP
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How do you convert a RAR file to ZIP?
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Drop the archive
Drag your .rar, .7z, .tar.gz, .gz or other file into the box, or tap "Browse". The number of files and the list of contents are shown.
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Pick the format
ZIP to open it anywhere, TAR.GZ or TAR for Linux and servers. For a ZIP, set the compression and add a password if you like.
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Download
Tap "Convert": the archive is extracted and repacked with the same folders, and the download starts on its own.
An archive converter with no software to install
Every archive format
RAR 4 and 5, 7Z, ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, GZ, ISO, CAB, LZH, CPIO, DEB, RPM, JAR, APK, CBR and CBZ as input.
ZIP, TAR.GZ or TAR
ZIP opens anywhere with no extra software; TAR.GZ and TAR are the formats of Linux, servers and backups.
Passwords
Open a protected ZIP with its password, and protect the converted ZIP with a new password if needed.
Clean and private
Hidden macOS and Windows files (__MACOSX, .DS_Store, Thumbs.db) are removed. Everything happens on your device; nothing is uploaded.
Why convert a RAR to ZIP?
ZIP is the only archive format every device can open with nothing to install: Windows File Explorer, the macOS Finder, the iPhone Files app and most Android phones. RAR and 7Z often compress a little better, but they need software like WinRAR or 7-Zip, which is rarely installed on work or school computers, let alone on a phone. Converting a RAR or 7Z to ZIP lets you share the files with anyone, upload them to an online service that only accepts ZIP, or open them on a tablet. The contents aren't changed: only the wrapper is.
Supported input and output formats
As input, the tool reads RAR (versions 4 and 5), 7Z, ZIP, TAR and its compressed versions TAR.GZ (TGZ), TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ and TAR.ZST, standalone GZ files, ISO disk images, Windows CAB files, LZH, CPIO and XAR, DEB and RPM packages, JAR and APK files, and CBR, CBZ and CB7 comic books. As output, you get a ZIP (with four compression levels), a TAR.GZ or a TAR. There's no RAR output, because the format is proprietary, and no 7Z output either: writing 7Z in the browser isn't reliable enough yet for your files. To extract just a few files from an archive, the Open RAR, ZIP or 7z Files tool is more convenient.
Password-protected archives
A protected ZIP opens with its password: a field appears for you to type it, then the conversion carries on. Encrypted RAR and 7Z files, however, can't be read in the browser; a message lets you know. To protect the converted ZIP, tick the option and choose a password: classic ZIP encryption is used, the kind Windows and macOS open without extra software. It's enough to keep prying eyes out, but it's weaker than AES encryption: for highly sensitive data, use software like 7-Zip instead. Preferably pick a password without accented letters, which every app recognizes more reliably.
Archive size and limitations
The conversion happens entirely in your browser's memory, with no upload to a server: it's fast and confidential, but the size limit depends on your device. On a computer, an archive of several hundred MB converts without trouble; beyond 2 GB, the operation may fail, and a phone hits its limit sooner. Archives split into several volumes (.part1.rar, .z01, .7z.001) must first be rejoined with desktop software. Empty folders aren't recreated in the converted archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a RAR file to ZIP without WinRAR?
Drop the .rar file on this page, keep ZIP as the format and tap "Convert". The ZIP downloads with the same files and folders, with nothing to install.
Are my files uploaded to the internet?
No. The archive is read and converted by your browser, on your device. No file is sent to Chatzam or any other service.
Can I convert a ZIP to RAR or 7Z?
No: RAR is a proprietary format, and writing 7Z in the browser isn't reliable enough. You can, however, convert a ZIP to TAR.GZ or TAR.
My RAR is password-protected. What can I do?
Encrypted RAR and 7Z files aren't supported in the browser. For a protected ZIP, just type its password in the field that appears.
How is this different from the Open RAR tool?
Open RAR, ZIP or 7z Files is for browsing an archive and extracting files from it. This converter turns whole archives from one format into another, several at a time, with your choice of compression and password.
How many archives can I convert at once?
Up to 10 archives at a time. The maximum size depends on your device's memory: a few hundred MB is no problem, over 2 GB may fail.