Features
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Popularity:
#1 in File Compression (out of 218 products)
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License:
Free to try; $29.00 to buy (Buy it now)
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
66,462,161
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
40-day trial
- Date Added:
September 29, 2008
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Previous Versions:
Publisher's description of WinRAR
WinRAR is a 32-bit Windows version of RAR Archiver, an archiver and archive manager. RAR files can usually compress content by 8 percent to 15 percent more than ZIP files can. WinRAR's main features include strong general and multimedia compression, the ability to process non-RAR archive formats, ZIP compression and decompression, support for long filenames, programmable self-extracting archives (SFX), repair of damaged archives, authenticity verification, embedded file comments, and encryption. Unicode is supported in archive filenames, allowing non-English filenames to be handled painlessly. You can manipulate the parameters of many archives at once and view a volume sequence as a single archive. WinRAR can convert other archive formats to RAR and search for specified text and files in archives.
Version 3.80 adds decompression support for AES-encrypted ZIP files, improved display information, more context-menu options, and a more secure method of deleting temporary files.
Editor's review of WinRAR
5.0 stars
- "Roaring ahead"
There are plenty of solid compression utilities to choose from, but this shareware powerhouse offers the features and ease of use that place it at the top of the compression category. WinRAR is easy to use, lightweight, and flexible.
An intuitive interface lets you mouse over icons to see their functions, and if you don't like their candy-coated appearance, you can always choose from several themes at the developer's site. The Folder Tree Panel makes sifting through your directories to find files easier than ever. But once you see the size savings of a RAR archive, with a compression ratio of 8 percent to 15 percent better than the ZIP format, you'll understand why so many users and developers are making the switch from other apps. With virus scans now integrated and minor interface tweaks for Vista, only the slightly slower decompression speed holds the app back.
Beyond its good looks and right-click readiness for basic compression and unzipping, WinRAR offers unpacking support for a large number of archive formats, including TAR, ACE, BZ2, JAR, ISO, and ZIP. WinRAR's advanced features are icing on the cake, with Unicode support for international formatting, embedded file comments, damaged archive repair, archive locking, self-extracting archives, and easy encryption. There's also the option to automatically delete temporary files and just-archived files. Anyone seeking an all-in-one archiving solution would be remiss to not check out WinRAR.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 1087 votes
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Version: WinRAR 3.80
"Q: Why is CNet billing this as freeware? A: $$$$"
Pros: The others reviewers say it works great.
Cons: I wouldn't be commenting on a program I haven't used, but I take exception to CNet's marketing system. They got me to look at it by billing it as freeware; when you get to the page, however, the summary states "Free to try; $30 to buy; 40-day trial.
Summary: If that's free, then Saddam had WMD's. CNet is being paid to advertise this product, and they're doing so dishonestly. Boo hiss. If you want a FREE RAR program (extract only), use ExtractNow.
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: WinRAR 3.80
"It is fast, good for text and pictures."
Pros: Make a good compresion for the text and pictures.
Cons: The archive system it is complicate for me.
Summary: I have not enough time for that kind of analysis.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinRAR 3.80
Pros: Easy To Use , and very good than other products such as winzip , ...
Cons: nothing wrong
Summary: I LIKE THE FACT IT DOES WHAT IT DOES WITHOUT ME HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT IT...
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinRAR 3.80
"A file compress/decompress with some explorer features"
Pros: Fast, comprehensive, handles multiple formats.
Cons: None, so far
Summary: A very essential and stable utility for Windows users.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: WinRAR 3.80
Pros: Fast, efficient, and thorough.
Cons: None that I notice. (I wish it was free...)
Summary: The greatness of the product speaks for itself.
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