This archiver and archive manager, known as RAR, offers powerful compression and encryption features, making it capable of compressing content at 8-30% better rates than ZIP files. Users can protect archives from damage, create self-extracting archives, and take advantage of strong AES encryption.
WinRAR is a powerful archive manager and 32-bit/64-bit Windows version of RAR Archiver. Its main features include strong general and multimedia compression, solid compression, archive protection from damage, processing of ZIP and other non-RAR archives, scanning archives for viruses, programmable self-extracting archives (SFX), NTFS and Unicode support, strong AES encryption, support of multivolume archives, command line and graphical interface, drag-and-drop facility, wizard interface, theme support, folder tree panel, password manager, and multithread support.
The latest version, WinRAR 3.90, includes a 64-bit version for Windows x64 which provides higher performance and better shell integration than the 32-bit version. WinRAR is designed to work on XP/2003/Vista/2008/Windows 7/Windows 8, and provides complete support for RAR and ZIP archives. It is also able to unpack and convert CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, ACE, UUE, BZ2, JAR, ISO, XZ, Z, and 7-Zip archives. With over 40 language options available, WinRAR is a versatile archiver.
A single-user license for WinRAR costs USD 29.00. However, the volume pricing system provides better prices the more licenses users buy. No need to purchase add-ons to create self-extracting files as this feature is already integrated. Unlike the competition, WinRAR includes the ability to create and change SFX archives using default and external SFX modules.
Moreover, the command line version RAR is available for Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS X. When purchasing a WinRAR license, users are buying a license for the complete technology. For evaluation purposes, users can download an evaluation copy from the website www.win-rar.com. Overall, WinRAR is a comprehensive archiving solution with an array of features suitable for both personal and professional use.
The latest version, WinRAR 3.90, includes a 64-bit version for Windows x64 which provides higher performance and better shell integration than the 32-bit version. WinRAR is designed to work on XP/2003/Vista/2008/Windows 7/Windows 8, and provides complete support for RAR and ZIP archives. It is also able to unpack and convert CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, ACE, UUE, BZ2, JAR, ISO, XZ, Z, and 7-Zip archives. With over 40 language options available, WinRAR is a versatile archiver.
A single-user license for WinRAR costs USD 29.00. However, the volume pricing system provides better prices the more licenses users buy. No need to purchase add-ons to create self-extracting files as this feature is already integrated. Unlike the competition, WinRAR includes the ability to create and change SFX archives using default and external SFX modules.
Moreover, the command line version RAR is available for Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS X. When purchasing a WinRAR license, users are buying a license for the complete technology. For evaluation purposes, users can download an evaluation copy from the website www.win-rar.com. Overall, WinRAR is a comprehensive archiving solution with an array of features suitable for both personal and professional use.
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Version 5.50: New release