Sample RAR Files — Free RAR Archive Downloads for Testing
Download free sample RAR files including RAR4, RAR5 (newer format), and a 3-part multipart split archive. Test RAR extraction, format version detection, and split archive reassembly.
sample-1mb.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-1mb.rar
- Exact size
- 1,048,658 bytes
- Displayed size
- 1.00 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-1mb.rar
sample-10mb.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-10mb.rar
- Exact size
- 10,486,347 bytes
- Displayed size
- 10.00 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-10mb.rar
sample-50mb.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-50mb.rar
- Exact size
- 52,431,627 bytes
- Displayed size
- 50.00 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-50mb.rar
sample-rar5.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-rar5.rar
- Exact size
- 10,487,082 bytes
- Displayed size
- 10.00 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-rar5.rar
sample-multipart.part1.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-multipart.part1.rar
- Exact size
- 5,242,880 bytes
- Displayed size
- 5 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-multipart.part1.rar
sample-multipart.part2.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-multipart.part2.rar
- Exact size
- 5,242,880 bytes
- Displayed size
- 5 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-multipart.part2.rar
sample-multipart.part3.rar
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-multipart.part3.rar
- Exact size
- 3,163,046 bytes
- Displayed size
- 3.02 MB
- MIME type
- application/vnd.rar
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/rar/sample-multipart.part3.rar
RAR vs ZIP
| Feature | RAR | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Better ratios | Standard |
| Multipart | Built-in | Limited |
| Recovery records | Yes | No |
| Create tool | WinRAR (paid) | Built into OS |
| Open with | Requires software | Native OS support |
How to open RAR files
Windows
WinRAR (trial), 7-Zip (free), PeaZip (free)
macOS
The Unarchiver (free), Keka (free)
Linux
unrar x sample-1mb.rar ./output/Node.js
npm install node-unrar-jsTechnical specifications
| Format | Roshal ARchive (RAR) |
| Versions | RAR4 (legacy), RAR5 (current) |
| Compression | Proprietary — better than DEFLATE |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal |
| Multipart | Native split archive support |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAR4 and RAR5?
How do multipart RAR files work?
Can I create RAR files for free?
Other archive formats
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