How to use WinRAR on Windows 10 PC - How to Extract or Unzip RAR and ZIP files

WinRAR is the most popular free to use compression tool in the world today. It is used to extract and unzip various files types most popular of which are ZIP files and RAR files. WinRAR is also used to encrypt files with passwords, compress them into small files and for archiving files.
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⌛Timestamps⌛
0:15 - Introduction - Files to be compressed
0:29 - WinRAR website and Download page
2:05 - Install WinRAR
3:27 - Compress and Archive files
4:45 - Extract/Unzip or uncompress a RAR or ZIP file using WinRAR
5:45 - Outro
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[@samuelpillay2675]

Hi , found out about you on Reddit, I would like to know if it compress's large file eg:30g because I downloaded the apk for my phone and exe for my pc but the file size never changes and if it does it's only 1mb difference , pls help cause I have been trying for a month now and your video was the only one I found which is helpful

[@Websplaining]

@@samuelpillay2675 Yes winrar will and can compress any file size even very large files.What compression settings for Winrar are you using? I recommend the following: RAR file, 128mb+ dictionary size (since your compressing a large 30gb file),compression method "Best". This will without a doubt compress your file hard and definitely result in a smaller file size. If you have anymore questions let me know Samuel and I would be happy to help.

[@samuelpillay2675]

@@Websplaining thanks so much I will try it

[@o5-1unknown75]

2024 and still working. Thank you so much!

[@IceBr8kr]

Which option REPLACES the rar file when extracted? When I extract a big file my PC wont ever have enough space

[@anmac6910]

Hey how do you extract folders and preserve the date modified which become the date created and date accessed as well ?

[@lovehunter6975]

Downloaded a game played for hours,when I went and opened the game again it didn't save nothing,but I got a folder that says saved data of the game,now I don't know what to do,do I extract it like I'm stack

[@v-enjoyer1172]

What do you do if you have winRAR but you can't use it to unzip files, like winRAR doesn't know to do it's thing or isn't set to do something

[@Fr1tx]

Thank you so much! This helped a lot! I subbed so everytime im downloading a WIN.RAR file I can come to this video!

[@Websplaining]

You're very welcome Eraser!

[@therockguy7728]

I have a question i downloaded a mod from nexus mods and when i went to archive it, it came out as a Photo and not a file anyone able to help

[@joshuapeters3070]

What if the file is just showing as a normal file and you want to access the content of the file. How can I go about it

[@ronaldob7588]

When i enter the key it says "the license does not work" what to do

[@itzskir6832]

Idk if i did something wrong but after downloading it some of my other downloaded stuff had its icons changed into winrars icon for some reason

[@farshidcheshmi]

I have a problem with WinRAR that I archived files before, the archived location is left in the Archive-name section, and now that I want to archive, this long list that takes my time. How can I clear the archive name list? Of course without removing WinRAR #Problem #WinRAR #Tutorial

[@arookanmi]

does it do the same to an application (WinRAR)?

[@Joamnesiaaa]

Omg! Thank you so much i really need to this so i can download something! so i can extract very helpful!

[@Websplaining]

You're welcome Lemon, glad to hear you found the video helpful :)!

[@frank1847]

Brilliant, clear as a bell. Thank you.

[@Warrier2015]

Can we change decument in pdf throught winrar?

[@vvisceral3238]

when i do that it has opera files inside of it and i cant actually open it someone hellppp

[@rusted733]

Thanks for Instructions 👍👍👍

[@petromosi]

Is it just me? When i compress a file the icon changes to an ugly winrar icon. Anyone knows how to fix it?

[@9inningssportscards]

Dude when I finish a download it said can’t open through paint like bruh can you helpb

[@stancetv2005]

How funny, you did this on May 14, 2020. Today is May 14, 2022 while using this video to help me out.

[@fortnitetips_andtricks]

Download the archive and unzip it to ur desktop how??

[@LearnWisdom786]

thanks so much first and best video well explained

[@Delta37815]

Do I have to buy it or can I freely download it?

[@Shaun58]

Dose it cancel your trail automatic

[@user-cl3qi1ii2h]

thank you very musch this is very helpful

[@Nick-qq7ws]

Can i use the unzip app too on windows?

[@Slaxppy]

Thank you so much this video was sso simple but efficent

[@Websplaining]

You're welcome Dezyoi!

[@darkback6842]

Do you think really think that i need to give permission to winrar to change things in my computer cause its sketchy i already got a virus from letting the virus to change thing in my computer, so do i need to give access?? im scared as hel

[@malembelaabednego8078]

how to open the file through win rar

[@karakaromdocumentries7608]

Simple to learn and simple to do. Thanks for your video.

[@Websplaining]

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[@aidarusabdilahi4698]

Thank you dear teacher

[@EmperorLVL999]

Very useful video. Respect.

[@Websplaining]

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[@balunamburi3745]

Excellent information.. I leared how to make compress files...

[@Websplaining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nichollsaurus]

Dude, you're a legend!

[@Websplaining]

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[@nichollsaurus]

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[@MadKingAlex]

thanks a lot it really helped me out

[@Websplaining]

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[@OnlySinYT]

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[@wynnmarsein4167]

thank you very much for your explanation.

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[@gunnygoo]

Thanks for the help sir.

[@Websplaining]

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[@Vxmprah]

Thanks, I needed to unzip my files to play pokemon on an emulator XD

[@candicenguluvhe3750]

Hi l downloaded a reality show in Korean . The subs are in winrar and l have been trying to add them to my VLC Media Player! Please help!!😩😭🥺😥💔

[@ScorpionGaming11]

how do u extract though

[@superclips]

Hello How are you ? I got a file thru an e mail , it’s a set for a korg , would it be the same steps or different? Thank you

[@Websplaining]

Hi Superclips, I'm good thanks. If it is a .rar or .zip file the steps are the same with one additional step. You will need to download the .zip/.rar file to your local device from your email and then extract it using WinRar. I hope this helps.

[@sunflowersultana378]

how to copy and paste in winrar

[@ZAKARIAR383]

THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUTCH BROO

[@Fel.2069]

Your a legend

[@carsonclashed8860]

Winrar is working for me, but when I am trying to extract a certain file it turns the files I need to winrar, and then I can't use it for the use I need them for because they are winrar files and not normal files. Is there a way to have winrar not extract the file automatically and only have it extract the one file in the folder that it needs to so it doesn't mess up the other files?

[@johan838]

Yeah i have the same question

[@Max-quotes]

I didn’t see search button

[@kingades1013]

Highlight files, right click and add to archive. Then right click on winrar, press extract on the file name “compressed” for example. It’ll make a new folder and it’ll work 4:47

[@revvezdaniel2274]

Thx bro! Real life saver!

[@Websplaining]

You're welcome!

[@TheNamesJT]

can you delete the original files? once archived?

[@Websplaining]

Yes, you can if you want. However, I always recommend keeping the original files.

[@hombrepobre9646]

what happens if i uninstall the winrar? does my computer still works with out winrar?

[@Websplaining]

Yup

[@matsiinoko8021]

A question, do you have to pay for Winrar once the 40 days test version runs out?

[@spxncer0910]

no, youll be able to use it but after the 40 days is up, everytime you open a rar file using winrar a popup will appear but you can just close it

[@matsiinoko8021]

@@spxncer0910 I appreciate the answer, I was a bit worried so this is really helping me

[@avneetkaur2058]

thank you

[@Max-quotes]

Everything keeps on restarting

[@joshyy6281]

One question, is WinRaR a bad thing? Because I am just downloading it to unzip filed in a much more effective way than using the default way to unzip files.

[@Websplaining]

What do you mean by a bad thing? Isn't this tool a good thing because now you are able to unzip zipped files?

[@joshyy6281]

@@Websplaining No I am saying I am downloading WINRAR to unzip and extract files in a much more effective way. Other than using Windows default to extract the files.

[@KatMARIO986]

@@joshyy6281 no

[@chuli8433]

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[@Websplaining]

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[@anonymeows3609]

I know it's 2 years later, but do you know how to redirect the files?

[@Websplaining]

Hi Anonymewos, what do you mean exactly?

[@evanmorgan9669]

Thanks man

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[@turnoverbros]

Thanks a lot

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[@lab8083]

Thanks!

[@Websplaining]

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[@laserhamvr]

thank now i can extrct my files

[@blakeamoguis7321]

i had winrar before and then i got trolled and me me install the worst extracter the winzip

[@bedwarsman6491]

thanks so much

[@Websplaining]

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[@abdelazizelkahlaoui3659]

Thanks 👍

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[@myrockyninja1830]

Does this cost money

[@RS-ic4hk]

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[@Websplaining]

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[@RS-ic4hk]

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[@pussific2582]

Thank you

[@Websplaining]

You're welcome!!!

[@user-ik2tf3qj7b]

thanks i was sad because it was not extracting

[@blakeamoguis7321]

thanku

[@s1nk1ngsh1ps9]

TYSM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Websplaining]

Yw!

[@Mr.Impect]

Can any1 pls help me?

[@royalroyal4776]

Thank u

[@Websplaining]

You're welcome Royal!

[@gameplayallgamesresidmon184]

he's a new user of windows 10 look at hes desktop but my desktop is just 60.21% full already!

[@user-no2ue8no4i]

wow w o w thanks

[@ilyquackio]

It says that i need to buy the full version???

[@Websplaining]

You don't, that's optional it's free to use.

[@ilyquackio]

@@Websplaining no when i click download free it says thaat its a 40 day trial

[@Websplaining]

@@ilyquackio No, ​its free to use forever. The trial is for "WinRAR support" for 40 days. You don't need any kind of support as I just told you how to use WinRAR in this video. I hope that clarifies your concerns DeadQuack.

[@ilyquackio]

@@Websplaining oh okay ty

[@ilyquackio]

this is the only one that actually worked

[@drat716]

Is it free for lifetime or it is only a trial version?

[@Websplaining]

Free trial for the foreseeable future.

[@drat716]

@@Websplaining is it safe, no virus?

[@nur_lesz]

@@drat716 By now its installed by default most of the time so yes it really is. Winrar just spamms you with the message that you need to buy the full version but you dont and can just click it away :)

[@drat716]

@@nur_lesz oh ok thaks🤗

[@amerifax]

In America How to use WinRAR is not the same as Install!

[@dananas_]

you sound like text to speech but thanks for the win rar thing

[@smallminionboy8663]

the winrar seen here is completely different than the winrar i have

[@Websplaining]

Where did you get WinRar from?

[@MartenGD]

Now I can download geometry dash xD

[@alexxratt]

It has .exe t the end of it so I’m good lol

[@alexcarrier1476]

y

[@montrokushal]

This Only Compressed 1 Mb for me!

[@weirdthingsido]

It costs money dude.

[@nihilityfalls]

no it doesn’t you can literally bypass all of the prompts to pay

[@speedkiss22]

WinRAR is A Skam

[@_ThatRandomGuy_]

?

[@cameravideo1230]

SO BORED

[@christophergcrespo]

Maybe lower your mic sensitivity. It sound like ASMR. I'm listening with headphones and disturbed at how much I hear your saliva switching around and you smacking lips. Just a note for the future.

[@XEX_Clan]

Who here is watching this to get mods for gorilla tag💀

[@Eltorolrm]

Not me 😂

[@tejram4175]

Very bad

[@phillipmoskov1386]

windows is shit