How to Install UNRAR on Mac OS X

If you're looking for a free command line UnRAR tool to extract RAR files on your Mac, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll show you how to install UNRAR on Mac OS X using Homebrew or by downloading the latest RAR version.

Step 1: Download Latest RAR for OS X

Download the latest RAR for OS X, specifically 'RAR 5.2.1 for Mac OS X' from RARLab. Assuming the file is downloaded to your `~/Downloads` folder, double-click it to extract the files.

Alternatively, if you have Homebrew installed, you can use this for the installation of UNRAR. This method will be discussed later in this article.

Installing UNRAR using Homebrew

If you have Homebrew installed on your Mac, you can install UNRAR by running the following command in Terminal:

```

brew install unrar

```

Once the installation is complete, you can verify that UNRAR is installed correctly by running the following command:

```

unrar --version

```

This should display the version of UNRAR that you have installed.

Using UNRAR to Extract RAR Files

To use UNRAR to extract a RAR file, simply run the following command in Terminal:

```

unrar x .rar

```

Replace `` with the actual path to the RAR file you want to extract.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any issues while using UNRAR, such as corruption or inability to read files, you may need to try rolling back to an earlier version of Xee, such as version 3.5.3.

It's also worth noting that some pages may appear as noise when viewed with certain programs, and selecting more than 250 files from Finder and invoking 'The Unarchiver' can cause memory corruption issues.

In this article, we've shown you how to install UNRAR on Mac OS X using Homebrew or by downloading the latest RAR version. With UNRAR, you can easily extract RAR files without having to rely on graphical interfaces like 'The Unarchiver'. We hope this article has been helpful in getting you started with using UNRAR on your Mac.

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