The WinRAR Download for Windows helps with packing and unpacking RAR and ZIP files, but can also handle almost all other archives.
WinRAR is characterized above all by the native support of the RAR archive format, which enables particularly efficient data compression. WinRAR version 6.20 for Windows is currently available for download.
Extract an archive with WinRAR
WinRAR Download & Install
WinRAR is available for Windows in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. After installation, the software can be linked directly to the supported archive formats and also integrated into the Windows Explorer context menu. This helps to unpack archives faster, but both can also be done and adjusted at any time via the WinRAR settings.
Extract zip files and more with WinRAR
Many ZIP archives can also be unpacked under Windows without tools. But if you want to combine files into manageable packages yourself, you need compression software that can compress files effectively and decompress them reliably. WinRAR primarily does exactly that, but offers an advantage over programs that create ZIP archives, for example: The Windows version of the “RAR Archiver” can pack files up to 30 percent more effectively than is possible with ZIP files. The user can determine the compression rate himself.
In addition to this basic function, WinRAR offers many other features that make it easier to handle files in the RAR format, which has been constantly evolving since its introduction in 1993. For example, self-extracting archives can be created that the recipient can open without installing any software. Other features include processing many more archive formats, repairing damaged archives, embedded file comments, and encrypting the archives.
WinRAR is operated via a clearly designed interface. However, since the program also latches into the Windows context menu, users can alternatively access the most important functions of the software with a simple right-click on any file. For advanced users, there is also the option to operate WinRAR from the command line.
More effective than ZIP
The best and most important function of WinRAR is clear and is fulfilled by the program in an exemplary manner: save disk space and transfer time. In addition to this main task, the software offers many other features that offer useful added value when archiving files.
The download offered here contains the WinRAR shareware, which can be tested for 40 days free of charge and without obligation. If they like it, private users can purchase a license on the developer’s website. For the one-off price of 35.64 euros, the software can then be installed without restrictions on all computers in your own household.
Notice: So far, WinRar 6.20 is only available with an English user interface. As soon as the German translation is available, we will offer it here for download.
