TL;DR: Download winrar-x64-720.exe → run it → click Install → OK. Free 40-day trial · official download · ~C$40 CAD ($29 USD) one-time licence, no subscription · available in French.
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How to Install WinRAR on Windows (Canada)

Free download & step-by-step install for Windows 10 & 11

This guide shows Canadian users exactly how to download and install WinRAR from the official source. WinRAR 7.20 is the current release, fully compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10, and is available in English and French.

The free download includes the complete 40-day trial with no feature limits. A one-time licence is ~C$40 CAD ($29 USD) — a single purchase, never a subscription. View all Canadian download options →

How to install WinRAR on Windows 11 step by step

The steps are identical on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

1

Choose the right version

For most Canadian users, pick WinRAR 64-bit. Confirm your system type under Settings → System → About — if it says 64-bit operating system, use the 64-bit build.

WinRAR install step 1 on Windows (Canada)
2

Run the installer

Find winrar-x64-720.exe in your Downloads folder and double-click it. Choose Yes on the User Account Control prompt — this is normal for any legitimate installer.

WinRAR install step 2 on Windows (Canada)
3

Choose the folder and click Install

Leave the default path (C:\Program Files\WinRAR\) and click Install. Copying files takes only a few seconds.

WinRAR install step 3 on Windows (Canada)
4

Set file associations & shell integration

Tick the formats WinRAR should open (RAR and ZIP at minimum) and keep Integrate WinRAR into shell enabled for right-click menus. To use the French interface, set it later under Options → Settings → General. Click OK.

WinRAR install step 4 on Windows (Canada)
5

Start using WinRAR

Double-click any archive to open it, right-click → Extract Here to unpack, or select files → right-click → Add to archive to compress. Click Set password to encrypt with AES-256.

WinRAR install step 5 on Windows (Canada)

WinRAR download — quick reference

PlatformVersionDownload
Windows 64-bit (recommended)7.20⬇ Download
Windows 32-bit7.20⬇ Download
macOS7.0⬇ Download
Linux 64-bit7.0⬇ Download

All links go directly to the official win-rar.com servers. Having trouble? See Errors & Fixes.

Frequently asked questions — installing WinRAR in Canada

Is WinRAR free to install in Canada?
Yes. WinRAR installs with a full 40-day free trial — no account, no credit card, no bundled software. After the trial a one-time licence costs ~C$40 CAD ($29 USD), with no subscription. Prices are billed in USD by the official shop, payable in CAD via major credit cards. Every link here points to the official win-rar.com servers.
How do I install WinRAR on Windows 11?
Download winrar-x64-720.exe, double-click it, choose Yes on the User Account Control prompt, click Install, then OK. The process takes under two minutes and is identical on Windows 10 and 11.
Is WinRAR available in French for Canadian users?
Yes. WinRAR ships in over 40 languages, including French. After installing, open Options → Settings → General and choose your preferred interface language.
Which version should I download — 64-bit or 32-bit?
Choose 64-bit for any computer bought in the last decade. Confirm under Settings → System → About → System type; if it says 64-bit operating system, use the 64-bit build.
Is the WinRAR installer safe and legal in Canada?
Yes. WinRAR is developed by win.rar GmbH and is fully legal to download and use throughout Canada under Canadian copyright law. The links here go directly to win-rar.com, so you receive the genuine, digitally signed installer.

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