WinRAR

File compression software

WinRAR is a Windows utility for compressing and decompressing files, particularly associated with the .rar archive format.

The software is famous for its indefinite free trial period—users can dismiss the "please purchase" reminder indefinitely, making it a running joke online: I've been using WinRAR for fifteen years and never paid.

extraction

unzip

Open toothed fastener

extract · open · contents · destination · wizard · browse · overwrite · drag-and-drop · right-click · context menu

licensing

trial

Judicial examination of claims

popup · reminder · unregistered · registration · purchase · activate · license key · perpetual · lifetime · commercial use

software

WinZip

File compression utility

installer · download · freeware · portable · command line · file association · integration · update · executable · icon

encryption

password

Authentication string

lock · cipher · decrypt · confidentiality · authentication · key · privacy · scramble · restricted access

compression

zip

Toothed sliding fastener

compress · pack · shrink · reduce · compact · condense · ratio · algorithm · lossless · file size

archiving

backup

Stored duplicate for recovery

organize · store · catalog · index · batch · folder · repository · file management · preservation · collection

Categories
Opposites
platform

WinRARtar

File bundling utility

gzip · free software · open-source software · freeware

file operation direction

WinRARunarchiver

Tool for extracting compressed files

extractor

Family

zipper, raring, Windows, Winamp

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G