WinRAR for Mac

WinRAR for Mac enables you to compress files into one folder and extract files from another folder. You can select the compression method and size of the archive and can even create a password to safeguard your information before sending it. 

The most comparable alternative is 7-Zip, with its simple interface and similar UI. WinRAR has more utilities and features, but 7-Zip offers better compression times. Other alternatives include WinZip and PeaZip. WinZip and WinRAR are trialware while 7-Zip and PeaZip are freeware.

Free trialware

You can buy a license or download the free trial version of this app. Since WinRAR is shareware, you have the opportunity to test it for free for 40 days to ensure that it meets your needs. 

You can purchase a WinRAR license in many available languages and on various platforms. You can also mix versions to meet your preferences if you buy several licenses. All future updates of the software are free.

Interface

WinRAR has an easy-to-navigate interface to compress and extract data into RAR and ZIP files. You can select the file type to associate with the app, as it supports all popular compression formats such as RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, ACE, TAR, GZip, UUE, ISO, BZIP2, Z and 7-Zip. 

The application is available in many languages such as English, Chinese, Indonesian, Turkish and more. A license agreement has to be accepted upon installation of the app. The initial download and installation are fast, and the program doesn’t take much space on your device. 

Safety

This compression and extraction software is safe to install, but you need to be cautious with the external data you download to unzip with WinRAR. This program offers 128-bit password encryption to secure any compressed information you send. 

You’re further protected from possible attacks by including a ZIP archive into the signatory body with the Authenticode digital signature feature. WinRAR offers a Wizard feature that assists novices through the packing and unpacking files as you view and create content. You can also fix corrupt information with the repair tool.

Compress and secure your data

WinRAR is compression and extraction software that’s available for free on a trial basis for 40 days. It allows you to compress files to save space and secure them with a password. You can unpack compressed files of almost every format file and fix corrupt information. It’s highly recommended for almost any user.