WinRAR is a powerful program that shrinks large files into smaller packages, making it perfect for storing games. It supports reliable formats like .RAR, handles big games better than standard ZIP files, and can be used for free—making it one of the most convenient tools for game compression and archiving.

How to Download WinRAR and Extract the Game Files (Windows)

Download and Install WinRAR

1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.).
2. Go to the official WinRAR website: https://www.win-rar.com/
3. Click “Download WinRAR” (make sure it’s the Windows version, usually 64-bit).
4. Once the download finishes, double-click the file winrar-x64.exe (the name may vary).
5. Click “Install”, then “OK”, and finally “Done” to complete the installation.

Extract the RAR Files

1. Go to the folder where you saved the .RAR files.
2. Right-click the file.
3. Choose one of these options:
   • “Extract Here” → extracts everything into the same folder
   • “Extract to folder name/” → creates a new folder and extracts inside it (recommended)
4. Wait for the extraction to finish — this may take a few minutes depending on file size.
5. When it’s done, open the extracted folder and run the game or installer.