Distributing community-made enhancements or fixes for various video games.
Unlike .zip files, .rar archives require specific software to open. Popular and safe options include 7-Zip (open source) or WinRAR.
Before opening any file downloaded from the internet, it is a good practice to scan it with reputable antivirus software or an online scanner like VirusTotal to ensure it does not contain harmful scripts.
Providing patches or additional data for existing applications.
Bundling high-resolution images, documents, or project assets.