Applications like The Unarchiver or Keka allow you to preview or drag out specific items. 2. Check for Hidden or "Steganographic" Data
If you want to see what is inside without fully unpacking it (which is safer if you're suspicious of the file): look.rar
If the file is part of a puzzle or mystery (like an ARG), "looking into" it might mean more than just opening it: Applications like The Unarchiver or Keka allow you
If came from an unknown source, use these methods to inspect it safely: You can search for "plaintext strings" (hidden messages)
Tools like HxD allow you to look at the raw binary code of the file. You can search for "plaintext strings" (hidden messages) that might be tucked away in the file header or footer. 3. Safety Precautions
Right-click the file, select 7-Zip , and then Open archive . This provides a "look inside" without moving files to your hard drive.
Before opening, upload the file to VirusTotal to have it scanned by dozens of antivirus engines.