Microsoft has quietly announced that it will support opening RAR files on Windows 11. The file format typically requires WinRAR or another file compression app.

Windows 11 is finally getting native support for RAR files, ending the need for third-party apps like WinRAR. Microsoft has announced (h/t: The Verge) that Windows 11 will natively support RAR files.

Windows 11's upcoming update brings native RAR support, enhancing file sharing and backup capabilities without additional software.

Earlier this year, we reported on Microsoft expanding its compression support in Windows 11 to include native RAR, 7-Zip, and other file formats that aren't your basic ZIP files. For those that ...

So long, WinRAR 30-day trial memes. Windows 11 is getting native RAR, 7-Zip, and GZ file compression support.

Beta Channel Insiders can now use .RAR and other archive file formats natively on Windows 11.

Windows 11 is finally getting native rar support, ending the tyranny of third-party apps like WinRAR. It’s part of the open-source libarchive project and can handle multiple file formats beyond ...

Windows will finally be able to support .RAR files natively after many years of mild inconvenience. As reported by TechCrunch, Winrar or 7zip will no longer be a necessity when trying to extract .

Native support has been introduced for RAR files, as well as 7-Zip and other less common archive formats, so you don't have to mess around opening them.

Microsoft is adding support for RAR, Tar, 7-zip, and gz archive formats in Windows 11. It’s a useful addition that will be welcomed by Windows users.