WinRAR
WinRAR is a commercial file archiver and data compression utility developed by win.rar GmbH. It supports RAR and ZIP archive formats, offers a 40-day trial, and requires Windows 11, 10, or 8.1. The latest version is 7.23 with over 40 language localizations. It provides strong encryption and features such as multi-volume archives and recovery volumes.
Official download sources
Each source below has been validated against an approved publisher domain and editorially approved. Links route through a safe internal redirect.
Install with one command
Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:
winget
winget install --id RARLab.WinRAR -e
scoop
scoop bucket add extras; scoop install winrar
choco
choco install winrar -y
Platforms: Windows
WinRAR compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | WinRAR This page | Microsoft PowerToys | PeaZip | Sigma File Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | win.rar GmbH | Microsoft | Giorgio Tani | Aleksey Hoffman |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Official sources | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download WinRAR safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does WinRAR support?
WinRAR is available for Windows.
Is this the official WinRAR download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops WinRAR?
WinRAR is developed by win.rar GmbH.
What are the best alternatives to WinRAR?
Popular alternatives include Java Runtime Environment (JRE), Sigma File Manager and yt-dlp. See the comparison above for a side-by-side overview.
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