Unrar in Mac Terminal: A Simple Guide

Are you struggling to unrar files on your Mac without cluttering up your computer with unnecessary programs or menus? Look no further! This guide will walk you through a simple and straightforward process for unraveling those pesky rar archives using only the Mac terminal.

First, open the Terminal application on your Mac. If you're not familiar with how to navigate the command line, take some time to learn the basics before proceeding. Once in the folder housing the files you want to unrar, type 'rar a -v # WhateverRarFileNameYouWantHere' to create par files for that rar archive.

Alternatively, if you want to make a multi-file rar archive, replace the above command with 'rar a -vb# # YourFileSizeInKb' (replace # with the desired file size in kilobytes). The program will prompt you for your password, so be sure to enter it correctly and continue as instructed.

To get started, open Terminal and navigate to the directory containing the files you want to unrar. This should be located in the parent folder 'usr'. From there, drag the 'rar' file into the 'bin' folder on your hard disk.

Important

To unrar files using the command line, follow these steps:

1. Download and decompress the RAR application.

2. Locate the 'rar' folder within the decompressed file.

3. Inside the 'rar' folder, you'll find a file called 'rar' (no quotes).

If you're looking for an easy way to create par files simultaneously, I'm happy to report that there isn't a straightforward method using only the Mac terminal. However, you can use third-party applications like MacPar Deluxe to simplify the process.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to unrar your files quickly and easily without cluttering up your computer with unnecessary programs or menus. Happy computing!

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