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WinRAR

Compresses files into smaller archives for easier storage and transmission

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Compression and Decompression
Allows users to significantly reduce file sizes for easier storage and transmission
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Splitting Archives
Allows breaking down large files into smaller, more manageable parts
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Encryption and Password Protection
Offers AES 256-bit encryption and password protection for secure archives.
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Wide Format Support
Handles RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZip, UUE, ISO, BZIP2, Z, and 7-Zip formats.
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Integration with Shell
Integrates seamlessly with the Windows shell, allowing access to archive functions through the right-click menu.
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Repair Damaged Archives
Repair corrupted or damaged archives.
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Customizable Compression Settings
Fine-tuning compression levels allows users to strike a balance between file size and compression speed
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Popup
Some users may find the premium install popup annoying.

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
1
120 MB of free RAM (since v4.20)

Ratings

4.15
5

CNET
4.5
5
based on 192 reviews
CNET
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo
8.0
10
based on 722 reviews
FileHippo
7.0
10
based on 691 reviews
FileHorse
7.1
10
based on 521 reviews
FileHorse
7.9
10
based on 41 reviews
Google Play
4.4
5
based on 726788 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 25710 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 3223 reviews
Softpedia
4.5
5
based on 2406 reviews
TechSpot
4.5
5
based on 87 reviews
TechSpot
4.3
5
based on 1908 reviews
Uptodown
4.0
5
based on 30 reviews
Uptodown
4.9
5
based on 23 reviews

Developer

Written in

C++

Initial Release

22 April 1995

Repository

WinRAR being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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