Extracting RAR Files on Linux or Unix

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RAR files are compressed file formats. When downloading RAR files from the internet to your computer, you need to extract them before they can be used. In previous articles, Mytour has guided you on how to extract RAR and ZIP files on Windows. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to extract RAR files on Linux or Unix.

RAR is a proprietary compressed file format developed by Eugene Roshal. The command used to extract RAR files is Unrar. By default, the Unrar command is not installed on Linux, FreeBSD, and UNIX. Therefore, you can install the Unrar command using the apt-get or yum command.

Installing the unrar command

For those using Debian or Ubuntu Linux, you can easily install unrar using the command apt-get or apt as shown below:
$ sudo apt-get install unrar

Alternatively:
$ sudo apt install unrar

If you are on CentOS / RHEL, you can use the yum command to install unrar:
# yum install unrar

For Fedora Linux users, utilize the dnf command:
$ sudo dnf install unrar

For FreeBSD Unix users, utilize the command pkg_add:
# pkg_add -v unrar

If you're on macOS Linux and Homebrew, employ the command brew:
$ brew install unrar

If the aforementioned commands don't work on your Linux/Unix version, download the binary package from the official rarlab website:
$ cd /tmp
## 32 bit linux ##
$ wget https://www.rarlab.com/rar/rarlinux-5.5.0.tar.gz

Alternatively, for Linux 64 bit version:
$ wget http://www.rarlab.com/rar/rarlinux-x64-5.3.b4.tar.gz

Next, extract the tar file you just downloaded using the Tar command:
$ tar -zxvf rarlinux-*.tar.gz
Both the unrar and rar commands are located in the rar subdirectory. Simply use cd to navigate to the rar directory:
$ cd rar
$ ./unrar
Then copy the rar and unrar files to the /usr/local/bin directory by entering the following command:
$ sudo cp rar unrar /usr/local/bin
Using the Unrar Command
The unrar command supports various options, here are some common options you need to extract files.
Extract RAR File
To extract rar on Linux or Unix in the current directory, use the command:
$ unrar e file.rar

Output Result:

List all files in the RAR file
Use the following command to list all files in the RAR file:
$ unrar l file.rar

Extract files with full path

To extract files with full path, use the following command:
$ unrar x file.rar

Check the integrity of RAR file
To check the integrity of the RAR file, use the following command:
$ unrar t file.rar

Output Result:

Get help with unrar command

Use the following command:
$ man unar

Or:
$ unrar | more

Output Result:

unrar
UNRAR 5.50 freeware Copyright (c) 1993-2017 Alexander Roshal
Usage: unrar - -
<@listfiles...>
e Extract files without archived paths
l[t[a],b] List archive contents [technical[all], bare]
p Print file to stdout
t Test archive files
v[t[a],b] Verbosely list archive contents [technical[all],bare]
x Extract files with full path
- Stop switches scanning
@[+] Disable [enable] file lists
ad Append archive name to destination path
ag[format] Generate archive name using the current date
ai Ignore file attributes
ap Set path inside archive
c- Disable comments show
cfg- Disable read configuration
cl Convert names to lower case
cu Convert names to upper case
dh Open shared files
ep Exclude paths from names
ep3 Expand paths to full including the drive letter
f Freshen files
id[c,d,p,q] Disable messages
ierr Send all messages to stderr
inul Disable all messages
kb Keep broken extracted files
n Additionally filter included files
n@ Read additional filter masks from stdin
n@ Read additional filter masks from list file
o[+|-] Set the overwrite mode
ol[a] Process symbolic links as the link [absolute paths]
or Rename files automatically
ow Save or restore file owner and group
p[password] Set password
p- Do not query password
r Recurse subdirectories
sc[obj] Specify the character set
sl Process files with size less than specified
sm Process files with size more than specified
ta Process files modified after in YYYYMMDDHHMMSS format
tb Process files modified before in YYYYMMDDHHMMSS format
tn Process files newer than
to Process files older than
ts[m|c|a] Save or restore file time (modification, creation, access)
u Update files
v List all volumes
ver[n] File version control
vp Pause before each volume
x Exclude specified file
x@ Read file names to exclude from stdin
x@ Exclude files listed in specified list file
y Assume Yes on all queries

Above is the method to extract RAR files on Linux. Additionally, you can explore how to extract tar files on Linux, another commonly used compression format on this operating system. Opting for RAR or ZIP format is the best solution for file storage.

Furthermore, readers can search and refer to other articles on Mytour for additional information on extracting files using WinRAR on computers. You can download WinRAR for Linux here: RAR for Linux

Wishing you all success!

Các câu hỏi thường gặp

What is the purpose of the Unrar command in Linux?

The Unrar command is essential for extracting RAR files on Linux and Unix systems. This command allows users to decompress RAR files, making the contained data accessible for use, especially since RAR is a popular compressed file format.

How do you install Unrar on Debian or Ubuntu Linux?

To install Unrar on Debian or Ubuntu, open your terminal and run the command: $ sudo apt-get install unrar. This will download and install the Unrar utility, enabling you to extract RAR files easily.

What command do you use to extract files from a RAR archive?

To extract files from a RAR archive in the current directory, you would use the command: $ unrar e file.rar. This command decompresses the contents of 'file.rar' directly into your working directory.

How can you check the integrity of a RAR file using Unrar?

You can check the integrity of a RAR file by using the command: $ unrar t file.rar. This command tests the files within the archive to ensure they are intact and not corrupted.

What are some common commands associated with Unrar on Linux?

Common commands associated with Unrar include: 'unrar e' for extraction, 'unrar l' for listing files, 'unrar x' for extracting files with their full paths, and 'unrar t' for testing the integrity of the archive.

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