RAR5 file format

A RAR archive using the RAR 5.0 format.

MIME type: application/x-rar-compressed
Extensions: .rar
Category: Archives & compression

Magic-number signature

0x00000000

526172211A070100

Rar!····

'Rar!' RAR5 signature

About the RAR5 format

RAR 5.0 is the current proprietary WinRAR format, offering recovery records and strong encryption. Its eight-byte signature ends in 01 00, distinguishing it from the older 4.x layout.

Related formats

RAR (4.x)
7-Zip
ZIP

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