Open the RAR file in WinRAR. Right-click any file or folder name and select "Rename." Type a shorter name and press "Enter." Choose to rename higher level folders before renaming subfolders and files.

If you're wondering how to open RAR files in Windows 11, then we've got you covered right here with our in-depth guide.

Double-click on the folder into which you want to extract the RAR file. Click "OK" to extract the files to the folder.

Much like zipping, a RAR file compresses several files using WinRAR software. Here’s how to extract RAR docs and media on both Windows and macOS.