How to Install Unrar on Mac OS X

If you're looking for a way to extract files from RAR archives on your Mac, you'll need to install the unrar utility. In this article, we'll show you how to do just that.

To start, open up the Terminal application (found in Applications/Utilities/Terminal). Type `cd` followed by a space and then drag the RAR folder onto the terminal window. This will navigate you to the correct directory.

Next, type the following command: `sudo install -c -o SHORTNAME unrar /usr/local/bin`

Replace `SHORTNAME` with the short version of your username (e.g., 'jdoe'). Press Enter and then type in your password when prompted.

Once installed, you can use unrar on the command line. To do this, simply navigate to the directory where your RAR file is located using the `cd` command, and then type: `unrar`

This will print out instructions on how to use the utility. If you want to extract a specific file from a RAR archive, you can use the following command: `unrar x filename.rar`

For example, if you have a file called 'example.rar' in your current directory, you would type: `unrar x example.rar`

RarLab offers two freeware command line tools for working with RAR files: rar and unrar. The rar tool can be used to create archives, while the unrar tool is used to extract them.

Note that rar is a demo version that expires after 40 days, so you may want to consider purchasing a license if you plan on using it extensively. Unrar, on the other hand, is completely free and does not have any expiration date.

Overall, installing unrar on your Mac is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. With this utility, you'll be able to easily extract files from RAR archives without having to use third-party software.

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