Compress, Encrypt, Package
and Backup with WinRAR

With over 500 million users worldwide, WinRAR is the world's most popular compression tool. There is no better way to compress files for efficient and secure file transfer.

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Fast Compression AES-256 Encryption RAR, ZIP, 7Z & More
WinRAR 7.20
RAR
project-assets.rar
Added today · 142 files
284 MB
ZIP
backup-2026.zip
Yesterday · 1,024 files
1.2 GB
7Z
documents-encrypted.7z
AES-256 · 58 files
92 MB
TAR
server-logs.tar.gz
3 days ago · 312 files
156 MB
Compressing project-assets.rar… 78%
Features

Everything You Need in One Utility

WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can back up your data and reduce the size of email attachments, open and unpack RAR, ZIP and other files.

High-Speed Compression

Multi-threaded compression engine that leverages all CPU cores for fast archive creation. WinRAR is consistently faster than the competition.

RAR / ZIP / 7Z Support

Create RAR and ZIP archives. Open and extract RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, ISO, CAB, ARJ, LZH, ACE and many more formats.

AES-256 Encryption

Protect your files with industry-standard AES-256 bit encryption. Set passwords and optionally encrypt filenames for maximum security.

Split Archives

Split large archives into smaller volumes for easy distribution via email attachments, cloud uploads, or removable media.

Archive Repair Tools

Add recovery records to your archives and repair damaged files. WinRAR's recovery volume feature protects against data loss.

Lightweight & Fast

A clean install under 4 MB. Launches instantly, integrates with the Windows shell context menu, and works with Unicode natively.

Compatibility

Available On Your Platform

RAR and WinRAR are Windows 11™ and Windows 10™ compatible, available in over 40 languages, and compatible with several operating systems.

Windows 64-bit

Recommended · v7.20

Windows 32-bit

Legacy support · v7.20

Beta Version

Try new features · v7.21b1

40+ Languages

Multilingual support

Legacy Versions

Older Windows support

Why WinRAR

The World's Most Popular
Compression Tool

Whether you're a developer backing up code, a designer sharing assets, or a business securing documents — WinRAR delivers the speed, security, and reliability you need. Providing fast email transmission and well-organized data storage options for users working in all industries and sectors.

Faster Archive Creation Multi-threaded engine compresses files significantly faster than other tools.
Better Compression Ratio RAR format consistently produces smaller archives than ZIP, saving disk space and bandwidth.
Secure File Sharing AES-256 encryption with optional filename encryption keeps data private in transit.
Easy Extraction Right-click shell integration and drag-and-drop for effortless file extraction on Windows.
500M+
Users worldwide
50+
Archive formats
40+
Languages supported
256-bit
AES encryption
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about WinRAR.

WinRAR offers a 40-day free trial with full functionality. After the trial period, you are expected to purchase a license. WinRAR is available for a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees.
WinRAR can create RAR and ZIP archives. It can open and extract RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, ISO, CAB, ARJ, LZH, ACE, UUE, JAR, and many more formats.
WinRAR is available for Windows (both 64-bit and 32-bit). RAR for Android is also available on the Google Play Store. A command-line version is available for Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS.
Yes. WinRAR fully supports opening, extracting, and creating both ZIP and RAR archives. It also handles password-protected, split, and multi-part archives seamlessly.
Yes! WinRAR provides a 40-day free trial with full functionality. Download it from the download page and start using all features immediately — no registration required.
You can purchase WinRAR through the official RARLAB website. After purchase, you will receive a license key file (rarreg.key) which you copy into the WinRAR program folder. The license is permanent with no expiration date.