Comments on: How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/ Tecmint - Linux Howtos, Tutorials, Guides, News, Tips and Tricks. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:57:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ravi Saive https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2396863 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:57:55 +0000 http://www.tecmint.com/?p=832#comment-2396863 In reply to Gio.

@Gio,

Thanks for highlighting that. It’s worth mentioning that RAR is proprietary, while its extraction utility is open source.

]]> By: Gio https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2396859 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:38:29 +0000 http://www.tecmint.com/?p=832#comment-2396859 It may be useful to note that RAR is not open source, although its extraction tool.

]]> By: Ravi Saive https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2111400 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:30:06 +0000 http://www.tecmint.com/?p=832#comment-2111400 In reply to supergirl.

@Supergirl,

Yes, are correct. Engrampa is a graphical user interface (GUI) based archive manager for managing compressed files on Linux, and it supports various archive formats, including ZIP and RAR.

]]> By: Ravi Saive https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2111398 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:28:41 +0000 http://www.tecmint.com/?p=832#comment-2111398 In reply to Sing Min.

@Sing,

To unrar a .rar file by displaying the percentage status of the extraction without listing all filenames, you can use the -inul (stands for “no list”) option along with the -p option to specify the password if the file is encrypted.

unrar x -pYourPassword -inul archive_name.rar
]]> By: Ravi Saive https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2111397 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:26:19 +0000 http://www.tecmint.com/?p=832#comment-2111397 In reply to vini.

@Vini,

Many people use WinRAR, and it has been a popular compression tool for Windows users for many years.

While 7-Zip is also a widely used compression tool, but does have some differences as compared to WinRAR, including the behavior you’ve noted regarding updating existing archives. Users often choose between these tools based on their specific requirements.

Ultimately, the choice between WinRAR and 7-Zip depends on individual preferences and the specific needs of the user.

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