Windows 11 Adding Native .RAR support

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No more need for winrar, RIP

We have added native support for additional archive formats, including tar, 7-zip, rar, gz and many others using the libarchive open-source project,” says Windows chief Panos Panay in a blog post today. “You now can get improved performance of archive functionality during compression on Windows.

Windows operating system is finally getting native RAR support, ending the tyranny of third-party apps like WinRAR.

This is an open-source solution powered by the multi-format libarchive project. Microsoft says this not only offers a native option to handle RAR files, but additional formats like tar, 7-zip, gz and many others, as reported by The Verge. It also touts “improved functionality” regarding compression when compared to third-party apps.

The company hasn’t announced an official launch date for the feature, but Windows 11 is getting a robust update tomorrow with support for Bluetooth LE and more, so maybe it’ll get tacked onto that. We’ll let you know. It’s always nice to have options when it comes to compressing and unzipping files. Here’s hoping this new tool is easy to use and, most importantly, fast.

Windows 11 finally gets native RAR support - Engadget

Windows 11 is finally getting native rar support, ending the tyranny of third-party apps like WinRAR. It's part of the open-source libarchive project and can handle multiple file formats beyond RAR, like 7-zip, tar and gz, among others. Microsoft also says the technology allows for more...

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