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WinRAR

Powerful archive tool for Windows: create RAR and ZIP files, open 7Z, ISO and more

by win.rar GmbH
PRICEOne-time licence after the trial
FREE TRIAL40 days
RUNS ONWindows
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About WinRAR

WinRAR is one of the best-known archive tools for Windows, made by win.rar GmbH. It creates RAR and ZIP archives and opens all common formats, including 7-Zip, ISO, TAR, GZip, CAB and ARJ.

It is known for strong compression, especially for multimedia files and programs, and for features such as AES-256 encryption, archives split into several parts, self-extracting archives and the repair of damaged archives.

WinRAR can be tried free of charge for 40 days; after that you are asked to buy a licence. One licence is valid for all languages and platform versions.

Key features

Many formatsOpens RAR, ZIP, 7-Zip, ISO, TAR, GZip, CAB, ARJ and more
Strong compressionAutomatically picks the best method, with very good results for multimedia files
AES-256 encryptionProtect archives with a password
Split archivesDivide large archives into several parts
Self-extracting archivesCreate archives that unpack without WinRAR
RepairRecover damaged archives
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License and price

License type
Paid (with free trial)
Free trial
40 days
Price
One-time licence after the trial

System requirements

Operating system
Windows

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Excellent compression, especially with RAR
  • Opens almost every archive format
  • Strong encryption and archive repair

Keep in mind

  • Paid after the 40-day trial
  • Windows only (the current version is 64-bit only)
  • The free 7-Zip is enough for many people

Frequently asked questions

Is WinRAR free?
No. You can use it free for 40 days. After that WinRAR asks you to buy a licence, which is a one-time purchase valid for all language and platform versions.
Which formats can WinRAR open?
RAR, ZIP, 7-Zip, ISO, TAR, GZip, BZIP2, CAB, ARJ, LZH, UUE and Z, among others. It can create RAR and ZIP archives.
Does WinRAR work on 32-bit Windows?
No. Support for 32-bit Windows ended with version 7.01, so current versions need 64-bit Windows.

Free alternatives to WinRAR

7-ZipThe best free choice on Windows · WindowsFree · open sourcePeaZipA modern interface on Windows, Linux and Mac · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree · open sourceKekaOpening RAR files on a Mac · macOSFree from the website
GUIDEBest Free Alternatives to WinRAR7-Zip, PeaZip and Keka compared: the best free alternatives to WinRAR to open RAR files and create 7z and ZIP archives on Windows, Mac and Linux.