RarZilla Free Unrar is a free, fast, easy and beautiful decompression tool for RAR-archives that includes short instructions in 45 languages.
RarZilla Free Unrar 2.53 Tool, Freeware, Windows
InstallRarZilla.exe, 1.2MB
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RarZilla Free Unrar is a beautiful decompression tool for RAR-archives that supports spanned archives as well as the extraction of password protected files.
Decompression can be started by drag 'n' drop, double click or shell integrated context menu. To speed the whole process up, RarZilla has the option to define a default output folder or a default password or both.
"Doble clic y archivo RAR descomprimido, más rápido imposible..." (softonic.com)
"...glänzt mit einer schlüssigen Bedienung und der flotten Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit..." (chip.de)
RarZilla FAQ
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about RarZilla Free Unrar and RAR files:
How can I unrar a RAR-archive quickly with RarZilla?
To unrar a file choose one of the three following methods:
Drag 'n' drop the compressed file on the RarZilla picture above the short instructions.
Or: Right-click the RAR-archive and choose "RarZilla!" in the context menu.
Or: Double-click the RAR file.
How can I play a RAR file directly?
RAR files cannot be played directly, as they are compressed. You need to decompress the included media file. That file can then be played using winamp or a media player like media player classic.
To decompress a RAR file start "RarZilla Free Unrar" and drag'n'drop that file on the RarZilla picture above the short instructions.
Hi! I am having problems finding files
after I have extracted them. The particular site I am downloading from
has a password for each download. After downloading the files RarZilla
automatically starts up and a small window asks me to enter the password.
I enter the password and the loading bar along the bottom edge of the window
runs from left to right, butwhere do I find the files I have extracted?
By default the files are extracted to the folder that the .rar-file is in
If you have defined a default output folder (see next question), the files are extracted to that folder
How can I define a default output folder?
Go to the folder that contains RarZilla.exe (probably C:\Program Files\RarZilla Free Unrar\)
Use notepad to create a text file named "folder.txt"
Just put one line in it with the path your desired default output folder (e.g.: F:\Media)
From whence does one get a password?
You do not need a password to use RarZilla - except the
compressed file is protected by a password, than RarZilla
asks you to enter that password. If you do not have that
password, you need to contact the person that gave the
RAR file to you, because only this person knows the
password for this file.
How can I define a default password?
Go to the folder that contains RarZilla.exe (probably C:\Program Files\RarZilla Free Unrar\)
Use notepad to create a text file named "password.txt"
Just put one line in it with your desired default password (e.g.: p78.de)
Hi! I just downloaded and tried both “Free RAR Extract Frog” and “RarZilla Free Unrar”, and when I
try to extract my rar files the program will ask for the password which I entered exactly as the website from which I got the files said. But then
your program will pop up the pdf file that should result, but shortly after
both the pdf and your program will go away. Both Frog and RarZilla respond
alike and I still have no sign of my pdf file.Why does my file disappear a few seconds after it showed up?
I just tried to unrar those rar-files that you linked to
and experienced the same program behaviour: the pdf file appears for a few moments
and then disappears again. I also tried WinRAR - with the same result.
Except that it gave an extra error-message, that said that there is a CRC-Error and that the rar-files are corrupted.
So, in conclusion, if files appear and disappear: You have done nothing wrong. Frog and RarZilla have done nothing wrong. The rar-files simply are somewhat corrupted and therefore the extracted (but corrupt) file is deleted immediately and thus disappears. If you really need the file you should write to the webmaster and ask him to re-upload it...
Who is RarZilla?
The RarZilla character is taken from the beautiful book "Fifteen Feet of Time", a book about things that you always wanted to do but never had the time for.
The book featuring RarZilla is available as paperback and as free ebook. Watch the preview video:
How can I stop the password dialog from popping up?
Go to the folder that contains RarZilla.exe (probably C:\Program Files\RarZilla Free Unrar\)
Use notepad to create a text file named "silent.txt"
Just put one line in it with your desired default password (e.g.: p78.de)
BE CAREFUL: RarZilla now always tries to unrar password protected files with
the password given in silent.txt without prompting. So, if you try to unrar files
protected by a different password, it simply will not work until you delete silent.txt
or change the password in it.
Hi! I'm using RarZilla to try to open the first part of a 17 part RAR download. I see a (temporary?) 531MB file with the extension .ISO when it is working but it disappears when RarZilla is finished, and it asks me to enter info for the Next Archive?I was wondering maybe I need to download all of the files I wanted, all 17, before I start to open them?
Ja! Die 17 ".part1-17.rar"-RAR-Dateien bilden ein aufgeteiltes RAR-Archiv, das Sie einzeln gar nicht entpacken können. Aufgeteilte RAR-Archive werden benutzt, wenn der Speicherplatz auf dem Trägermedium begrenzt ist. Soll also z.B. ein 531MB großes RAR-Archiv als Download bereitgestellt werden und es stehen nur jeweils einige MB Webspace bei verschiedenen Hostern zur Verfügung, erstellt man ein aufgeteiltes Archiv, das aus 17 Teilen besteht und dass dann nach dem Download wieder zusammengesetzt wird.
How can I change RarZilla's skin?
RarZilla does not support skins. But there is a program called "Free RAR Extract Frog" that uses the award winning RarZilla engine and supports skins. Here's how to change that program's skin:
Go to the "Free RAR Extract Frog" page and download and install it. Make sure that you uninstall RarZilla first.
To use a JPG or BMP image as new skin start "Free RAR Extract Frog" and drag'n'drop that image file on the picture of the frog above the short instructions.
To switch back to the standard frog skin double-click the image. You will get the best results when you make your images fit (484*242 Pixel).
RarZilla Portable
RarZilla Free Unrar Portable 2.53 Tool, Freeware, Windows
ExtractRarZillaPortable.exe, 0.6MB
Optimized RarZilla-Version for mobile purposes: "RarZilla Free Unrar Portable" is smaller, optimized for mobile use - e.g. on an USB-Stick - and comes without setup routine.
Just extract all files and "RarZilla Free Unrar Portable" is ready to be used. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind.
