I recently downloaded some files that are packed inside a .RAR archive. Normally, I use WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract them, but I was wondering if there is a way to open and view the content of RAR files without full extraction. Additionally, I want to know if it is possible to directly change the RAR file into another format, like ZIP or TAR, without extracting first. This would save me both time and storage space. Has anyone tried a reliable method or tool for this process?
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Is It Possible to Open RAR Files Without Extraction and Change Format?
Re: Is It Possible to Open RAR Files Without Extraction and Change Format?
No tool can change a RAR file into another format without first reading the content. Extraction is always part of the process, but a good converter does it in the background so you don't have to. Softaken Archive Converter Software is built for this. It can take RAR files and convert them into ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, and more. The process is quick, safe, and works in bulk. A free demo is available so you can test before full use.