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RAR Password Decoder

Recover a forgotten password for your own RAR archive with dictionary or brute-force search, a known prefix/suffix, and pause and resume.

by Appnimi
PRICE$9.99 USD
RUNS ONWindows
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About RAR Password Decoder

RAR Password Decoder by Appnimi helps you recover a forgotten password for your own password-protected RAR archive, so you can open the files inside again. You choose a recovery method, start the search and the program reports its progress until the password is found.

It offers two methods: a dictionary attack, which tries passwords from a word list, and a brute-force attack, which tries every combination within the length and characters you set. If you remember part of the password, you can enter a known prefix or suffix to shorten the search a lot.

Good to know: recovery time depends almost entirely on the password. Short or common passwords can be found quickly, while long random passwords may take far too long to recover with any tool. Use it only on archives you own or are allowed to open.

Key features

Dictionary attacktries passwords from a word list you supply
Brute-force attacktries every combination within your chosen length and characters
Prefix and suffixenter the parts of the password you remember to speed up the search
Pause and resumestop the search and continue later, even after restarting the PC
Detailed statisticsshows progress while the search runs

License and price

License type
Paid
Price
$9.99 USD

System requirements

Operating system
Windows

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Simple interface that is easy to start with
  • Known prefix or suffix can shorten the search dramatically
  • Can resume a long search after a restart

Keep in mind

  • Windows only
  • Long, complex passwords can take an impractically long time to recover
  • Check with the developer that your archive format (for example RAR5) is supported before buying

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to recover a RAR password?
It depends on the password. Short or simple passwords may be found in minutes, while long random passwords can take years with any recovery tool. Entering any part you remember, such as the first letters, saves a lot of time.
Should I use the dictionary or brute-force method?
Use the dictionary method if the password may be a common word or something from a list you have. Use brute force when you only know roughly how long it is and which characters it uses.
Can I use it on any RAR file?
Only for archives you own or have permission to open. Using it to break into other people's files is illegal.