If the file is part of a "split" archive (e.g., .part1.rar , .part2.rar ), you need all parts in the same folder to extract the content.

The official utility for creating and opening RAR files.

Since Windows and macOS do not always support .rar files natively, you may need one of the following tools:

Knowing the context can help in verifying if the file is legitimate.

Before extracting, upload the file to VirusTotal . This service scans the file against over 70 different antivirus engines to check for malware.