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How To Combine RAR Files: 3 Quick Ways to Merge Archives
We used WinRAR, but you can do that with other archivers too
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Published onDecember 12, 2023
published onDecember 12, 2023
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If you need to combine RAR files, it can be done in several ways by using WinRar and other archivers. In this article, we will show you how to join RAR files and save a lot of space in the process.
How do I combine RAR files on Windows easily?
1. Merge RAR files into a new archive
The result will be a more extensive archive that will contain the archives you included. This is the quickest way to combine RAR files, and you can do that with many other archiving software such as WinZIP, 7-ZIP, and others. Read more for other options.
If you can’t open the archive because it’s corrupt, check out a list ofarchive repair softwareto fix them.
2. Add a RAR file to an existing archive
3. Extract and join the files
Although this solution seems more complicated, it’s not, and it can be performed with other archiving software as well.
How do I combine RAR files on Mac?
Luckily, RARLABS has aWinRAR version for Macso, you can apply all the above solutions minus the File Explorer on macOS seamlessly.
However, you can also use other archivers such as The Unarchiver or Keka on Mac and perform the same actions.
To sum up our guide, to combine RAR files or join RAR files, you can do so by merging the archives, adding an archive to an existing one, or by decompressing the files first and joining them right after.
You might also be interested in using some of thebest email archiving softwarefor Windows.
Also, if you’re looking foropen-source archiver apps, our highlighted article will bring you a great list to choose from.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
