These archives can be password-protected and encrypted to keep sensitive data private.

To access the contents of , you must use specialized decompression software, as most operating systems do not open them natively. Don’t Use ZIP, Use RAR - Coding Horror

RAR files often achieve higher compression ratios than standard ZIP files.

A RAR file is a proprietary container that holds one or more files in a compressed state to save storage space and speed up internet transfers.