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RAR file format possesses some advantages over the ZIP like the compression method, but you usually need to install a third-party compression/extraction software to open or extract it. People that are a bit geek like you and me surely know tons of applications that can do so, but there are many others around that don’t know any. This is probably just one reason why you need to convert your rar archive to zip format when you need to share it with someone. So, here you are 2 free tools you can use to convert rar to zip.
IZARC IS ONE OF THE POPULAR FREE COMPRESSION/EXTRACTION PROGRAMS THAT HAS ABUILT-IN ARCHIVE CONVERTER. YOU CAN CONVERT BETWEEN ARCHIVES LIKE ZIP, 7Z, TAR, JAR, LZH, BLACKHOLE, BGA, CAB, TAR GZ AND CONVERT RAR TO ANY OF THESE.
To convert rar to zip, or to any of the supported formats, run IZArc and open the rar file. Then, click the “Tools” menu and select “Convert Archive”
Select the archive format that you want the rar file to be converted to. Click “OK” when you done with the selection.
There you have it. Check the directory where you keep the rar file to find the conversion result. The rar file stays untouched.
Download Izarc (Click Here) to convert rar to zip or other archive formats.
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thanks for the suggetion
At convert other type file I usually use-open damaged zip files,because this tool is very reliable in my view and it is free as far as I remember.In addition utility can too work with password-protected files.