TL;DR: Download winrar-x64-720.exe → run it → click Install → OK. Free 40-day trial · official US download · $29 USD one-time license, no subscription.
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How to Install WinRAR on Windows (United States)

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

This guide shows American 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 the installer is about 3.5 MB.

The free download includes the complete 40-day trial with no feature limits. A one-time license is around $29 USD — a single purchase, never a subscription. View all US 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 American 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 (USA)
2

Run the installer

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

WinRAR install step 2 on Windows (USA)
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 (USA)
4

Set file associations & shell integration

Check the formats WinRAR should open (RAR and ZIP at minimum) and keep Integrate WinRAR into shell enabled for right-click menus. Click OK.

WinRAR install step 4 on Windows (USA)
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.

WinRAR install step 5 on Windows (USA)

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 the USA

Is WinRAR free to install in the United States?
Yes. WinRAR installs with a full-featured 40-day free trial — no account, no credit card, no bundled software. After the trial a one-time license costs around $29 USD, with no subscription. Every download 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, click Yes on the User Account Control prompt, click Install, then OK. The whole process takes under two minutes and is identical on Windows 10 and 11.
Which version should I download — 64-bit or 32-bit?
Choose 64-bit for any PC bought in the last decade. Confirm under Settings → System → About → System type; if it says 64-bit operating system, use the 64-bit build.
Do I need administrator rights to install WinRAR?
The standard installer needs administrator rights to write to C:\Program Files. If you do not have them, you can still run the portable command-line tools rar.exe and unrar.exe from your user folder.
Is the WinRAR installer safe?
Yes, when downloaded from the official source. The links on this page go directly to win-rar.com, so you always get the genuine, digitally signed installer from win.rar GmbH — no viruses or adware.

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Official US download · free 40-day trial · $29 USD one-time license · Windows 10 & 11

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