WinRAR for Windows
WinRAR is paid software: you can try it for free for a limited time, after which a license is required.
WinRAR is a proprietary file archiver and data compression utility for Windows. Developed by win.rar GmbH, it allows users to create archives in RAR and ZIP formats, unpack numerous third-party archive formats, and protect archives using AES encryption.
www.win-rar.com · Official website
- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 7.23.0
- License
- Proprietary
- Installer type
- exe
Install from the command line
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id RARLab.WinRAR -eSHA256 (file verification)
8ff0daf3ed564cc743c0e23ff2e253997ffc74460f9673f0b6dd037b2db4ce7bHow to install
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer, or run 'winget install --id RARLab.WinRAR -e' in your terminal.
- Run the downloaded installer executable.
- Choose the installation directory and click 'Install' to accept the license agreement.
- Select your preferred file associations and interface integrations, then click 'Done'.
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