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Download WinRAR 7.20 — All Platforms

Official WinRAR installer for Windows, macOS and Linux

WinRAR 7.20 is available for Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, macOS and Linux. All download links on this page point directly to the official win-rar.com servers operated by win.rar GmbH. win-rar-app.com does not host, modify, or repackage any files.

WinRAR offers a 40-day free trial with full functionality. After the trial period, you can purchase a lifetime license from the official shop.

RAR and WinRAR are Windows 11™ and Windows 10™ compatible; available in over 40 languages; and compatible with macOS and Linux. It is the only compression software that fully supports Unicode filenames across all platforms.

WinRAR Download Links — All Versions

PlatformArchitectureVersionFileSizeLink
Windows 11 / 1064-bit (x64)7.20winrar-x64-720.exe~3.5 MBDownload
Windows 11 / 10 / 832-bit (x86)7.20wrar720.exe~3.2 MBDownload
macOSUniversal7.0rarosx-7.0.0.tar.gz~600 KBDownload
Linux64-bit7.0rarlinux-x64-700.tar.gz~580 KBDownload

All files served directly from win-rar.com. win-rar-app.com does not host any files.

What Is WinRAR?

WinRAR is a powerful file archiver and compression utility developed by win.rar GmbH in Germany. First released in 1993, it has grown to become the world's most widely used compression tool with over 500 million users across every continent.

At its core, WinRAR creates compressed archives in the RAR and ZIP formats, reducing file sizes significantly to speed up file transfers and save storage space. Beyond compression, WinRAR provides encryption, multi-volume archive splitting, archive repair, and command-line automation.

Version 7.20 introduces improved RAR5 compression algorithms, better Windows 11 integration, and enhanced Unicode support for international filename handling.

WinRAR 7.20 main interface window showing file compression and archive management panel

How to Install WinRAR — Step-by-Step Guides

Installing WinRAR on Windows

  1. Click the "Download for Windows 64-bit" button above to download the installer from win-rar.com.
  2. Open the downloaded winrar-x64-720.exe file. If Windows asks for administrator permission, click Yes.
  3. In the WinRAR Setup window, choose your installation folder (default: C:\Program Files\WinRAR) and click Install.
  4. Select which file types to associate with WinRAR and which shell integration options you want, then click OK.
  5. Click Done. WinRAR is now installed and integrated into your right-click context menu.

Installing WinRAR on macOS

  1. Download rarosx-7.0.0.tar.gz from the link above.
  2. Open Terminal and navigate to your Downloads folder: cd ~/Downloads
  3. Extract the archive: tar -xzf rarosx-7.0.0.tar.gz
  4. Move the rar binary to /usr/local/bin: sudo mv rar /usr/local/bin/
  5. Verify the installation: rar --version

Installing WinRAR on Linux

  1. Download rarlinux-x64-700.tar.gz from the link above.
  2. Open a terminal and extract: tar -xzf rarlinux-x64-700.tar.gz
  3. Enter the extracted directory: cd rar
  4. Run the install script: sudo make install
  5. Verify installation: rar --version

Enterprise Silent Installation (Windows)

  1. Download the WinRAR installer to a shared network location.
  2. Run the installer with the /S flag for silent mode: winrar-x64-720.exe /S
  3. Optionally, pre-configure settings using a winrar.ini file in the same directory as the installer.
  4. Deploy the rarreg.key license file to each machine's WinRAR folder to activate the license.

WinRAR 7.20 — Full Feature Overview

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RAR5 & ZIP Compression

Create archives in both RAR5 and ZIP formats. RAR5 offers superior compression ratios compared to ZIP, reducing file sizes by an additional 15–30% on typical data.

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14+ Format Support

Open archives in RAR, ZIP, 7Z, CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, ACE, UUE, BZ2, JAR, ISO and Z formats. WinRAR is a single tool that replaces all other archive utilities.

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256-bit AES Encryption

Lock archives with industry-standard AES-256 encryption. Optionally encrypt filenames as well as file contents so not even the file list is visible without a password.

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Archive Recovery

Add recovery records to RAR archives to protect against data corruption. The built-in repair function can reconstruct partially damaged archives.

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Multi-Volume Archives

Split large archives into multiple volumes of a specified size for easy storage or uploading to cloud storage services.

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Command Line Interface

Fully featured CLI allows scripted, automated archiving operations. Integrate WinRAR into batch files, PowerShell scripts, or cron jobs on Linux.

WinRAR Screenshots

WinRAR 7.20 compression dialog showing RAR5 format and compression level settings WinRAR file manager view showing archive contents and extraction progress
WinRAR CNET 5-star download rating award plaque WinRAR Softpedia award certificate best archiving software WinRAR GraphicsFamily best utility software award badge WinRAR Capterra top rated compression tool badge WinRAR Tucows frontpage recommendation award badge WinRAR MadDownload editor's choice award for best archiver

Frequently Asked Questions — WinRAR Download

Which version of WinRAR should I download?
For most modern PCs running Windows 10 or 11, download the 64-bit version (winrar-x64-720.exe). If you have an older 32-bit system, choose the 32-bit version (wrar720.exe).
How do I install WinRAR on Windows 11?
Download the installer, double-click the .exe file, and follow the setup wizard. WinRAR will integrate automatically into the Windows right-click context menu.
Can I install WinRAR silently for enterprise deployment?
Yes. WinRAR supports silent installation via command line: winrar-x64-720.exe /S. You can also customise the installation using the winrar.ini configuration file.
How do I uninstall WinRAR?
Open Windows Settings > Apps, search for WinRAR, click Uninstall. Alternatively, use the uninstall.exe in the WinRAR installation folder.
Does WinRAR work on Windows 7?
WinRAR 6.x supports Windows 7, while WinRAR 7.20 requires Windows 10 or later. If you need Windows 7 support, download an older 6.x version from the official site.
How do I install WinRAR on Linux?
Download the Linux tarball, extract it, and run the install script with sudo: tar -xzf rarlinux-x64-700.tar.gz && cd rar && sudo make install
Is the WinRAR installer bundled with extra software?
The official WinRAR installer from win-rar.com contains no bundled software or adware. win-rar-app.com links directly to these official installers.
How do I activate WinRAR after purchase?
After purchasing a license, you receive a rarreg.key file. Place it in the WinRAR installation directory (usually C:\Program Files\WinRAR\) and restart WinRAR.

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