WinRAR Download — Every Version, Every Language (2026)
WinRAR direct download — every version from 1.0 (1995) through 7.x current. All architectures, every language. Links go to rarlab.com direct, no ads, no upsell pages.
WinRAR Current (7.x)
| Version | Architecture | Size | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinRAR 7.10 | x64 (64-bit) | ~3.7 MB | English | x64 EXE ↗ |
| WinRAR 7.10 | x86 (32-bit) | ~3.4 MB | English | x86 EXE ↗ |
| WinRAR 7.10 | ARM64 | ~3.8 MB | English | ARM64 EXE ↗ |
| WinRAR 7.01 | x64 | ~3.7 MB | English | x64 EXE ↗ |
| WinRAR 7.00 | x64 | ~3.7 MB | English | x64 EXE ↗ |
RAR Command-Line (Linux / macOS / FreeBSD)
| OS | Version | Architecture | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | RAR 7.10 | x64 | Linux x64 ↗ |
| Linux | RAR 7.10 | x86 (32-bit) | Linux x86 ↗ |
| Linux | RAR 7.10 | ARM64 | Linux ARM ↗ |
| macOS | RAR 7.10 | Apple Silicon | Mac ARM ↗ |
| macOS | RAR 7.10 | Intel x64 | Mac x64 ↗ |
| FreeBSD | RAR 7.10 | x64 | BSD x64 ↗ |
| Android | RAR App | ARM | Play Store ↗ |
Historical WinRAR Versions (1.0 → 6.x)
| Version | Released | Notable | x64 Download | x86 Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinRAR 6.24 | Oct 2023 | Last in 6.x series | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 6.23 | Aug 2023 | CVE-2023-38831 patch | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 6.21 | Apr 2023 | BLAKE2sp speedup | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 6.11 | Mar 2022 | RAR5 default | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 6.02 | Jun 2021 | First 6.x release | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 5.91 | Oct 2020 | Last 5.x version | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 5.71 | Apr 2019 | CVE-2018-20250 patch (ACE) | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 5.50 | Aug 2017 | HiDPI support | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 5.21 | Feb 2015 | Common in legacy systems | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 5.00 | Sep 2013 | RAR5 format introduced | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 4.20 | Jun 2012 | Last RAR4-only | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 4.00 | Apr 2011 | Long path support | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 3.93 | Mar 2010 | Last 3.x | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 3.50 | Aug 2005 | RAR3 format | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 3.00 | May 2002 | Major rewrite | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 2.90 | Apr 2001 | Win9x / NT4 supported | - | x86 ↗ |
| WinRAR 2.00 | 1996 | First GUI version | - | x86 ↗ |
| RAR 1.x | 1993-1995 | DOS-only, no GUI | - | Archive ↗ |
WinRAR in Other Languages
| Language | x64 | x86 |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| German | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| French | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| Italian | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| Portuguese (BR) | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| Russian | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| Japanese | x64 ↗ | x86 ↗ |
| All languages | RARLab All Languages ↗ | |
Also on this page
WinRAR Licensing — How "Free" Is It?
WinRAR is shareware. The 40-day trial never actually expires — the only nag is a popup window suggesting you buy a license. The product remains fully functional indefinitely. Per RARLab's policy, this is intentional: home and personal use is unofficially tolerated, while commercial use requires a paid license (~$29 single-user).
This is why "winrar download" gets 33,100 US searches per month — most users want the unrestricted version without a commercial license. For genuinely free + open-source archiving, use 7-Zip (LGPL) which handles RAR extraction (not creation).
WinRAR Alternatives
| Tool | License | Why pick it | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | LGPL (free) | Best compression ratio, free for commercial use | 7-Zip Guide ↗ |
| NanaZip | MIT (free) | Modernized 7-Zip fork, native Windows 11 context menu | Store ↗ |
| PeaZip | LGPL (free) | Cross-platform, very rich format support | PeaZip ↗ |
| Bandizip | Freemium | Fast extract, clean UI | Bandizip ↗ |
| Windows built-in | Free | Extracts .rar / .7z natively since Windows 11 23H2 | Win11 Docs ↗ |
Common WinRAR Errors
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "The archive is either in unknown format or damaged" | Truncated / corrupt download | Re-download; use "Repair archive" function (Tools → Repair archive) |
| "CRC failed in the encrypted file" | Wrong password | Verify password from source (case-sensitive) |
| "Cannot create file" 0x80004005 | Path too long (260 chars) or read-only target | Extract to shorter path (C:\Temp); enable long path support |
| "Diagnostic messages: cannot read <file>" | Insufficient permissions | Run WinRAR as administrator OR extract to a folder you own |
| "Cannot execute <exe>" | Windows SmartScreen blocking | Right-click EXE → Properties → Unblock → Apply |
| WinRAR shows in Chinese / wrong language | Downloaded language pack version | Download English version from x64 EXE link above |
FAQ
Is WinRAR free?
Free to try, paid for commercial use. The 40-day "trial" never actually disables features — you get unlimited use with an occasional nag screen. For genuinely free open-source archiving, use 7-Zip.
What's the difference between WinRAR and RAR?
WinRAR is the Windows GUI app. RAR is the underlying command-line archiver — also distributed by RARLab for Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Android.
Does Windows 11 still need WinRAR?
Less than before. Windows 11 23H2 added native .rar / .7z / .tar extraction via libarchive. WinRAR is still needed for: creating .rar archives, password-protected archives, repairing damaged archives, and the advanced split-archive workflows.
Where does WinRAR install on Windows?
Default: C:\Program Files\WinRAR (x64) or C:\Program Files (x86)\WinRAR (x86). License key file (rarreg.key) goes in the same folder.
How do I install WinRAR silently?
For admin deployment: winrar-x64-710.exe /s. To pre-apply a license, copy rarreg.key into the install directory after install.
Why is WinRAR still relevant in 2026?
RAR5 format still gives better compression than ZIP for many file types (5-15% smaller for text/code archives). Recovery records (parity data inside the archive) let WinRAR repair partially-corrupted archives — no other tool reliably does this.
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