: Compressed files can sometimes hide malware. Before extracting, right-click the RAR file and select "Scan with..." using your antivirus (like Windows Defender or Malwarebytes ).

: A popular, free, and open-source alternative that can extract almost any compressed format, including RAR.

Since Windows and macOS do not natively support the RAR format as extensively as ZIP, you will need a third-party utility:

: Places the files directly into the current folder.