RAR → ZIP

Got a RAR (or a 7Z, or a tarball) and need to forward it to someone on locked-down Windows, a basic mobile, or an old corporate laptop? Drop it here and download a fresh, universally-readable ZIP — optionally locked with a new password.

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Drop your archive here

or click to browse — .rar, .7z, .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.xz, .tgz, .gz, .bz2, .xz, .cab, .iso, or another .zip

Source password (if encrypted) Output password (optional, AES-256) Compression level

01.Why convert at all?

ZIP is the lowest common denominator of archive formats — every operating system opens it without extra software, every email gateway lets it through, every corporate machine can browse it in Explorer. Repacking an obscure or platform-specific archive as a ZIP buys you portability.

Common reasons people do this

RAR → ZIP — the recipient is on macOS, mobile, or a stock Windows install with no WinRAR.
7Z → ZIP — same problem, different format. 7-Zip isn't installed by default.
TAR.GZ → ZIP — turning a Linux release into something Windows users can browse natively.
Re-encrypt — open an old password-protected archive and emit one with a fresh AES-256 password.

A note on size

7Z and tar.xz usually pack smaller than ZIP, so the converted ZIP may be a touch larger than the original. If file size matters more than portability, keep the original. If portability matters more, convert.