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There are so many reasons that WinRAR is regarded as one of the best file compression tools to have at your disposal. One of those reasons is that you can use one to split up large files into several smaller ones. This is particularly useful if you intend to distribute files and want to make them easier for a recipient to download.

It’s so easy to use WinRAR to split up big files that it only takes three simple steps. So sit back and relax as we compress the three easy steps of decompressing large files.

Splitting up large files with WinRAR

Before you can make use of the exceptional compression and decompression power, you need to download WinRAR. As with all software that we review, we have a handy link that will take you directly to the download page. Once you’re on the download page, all you need to do is choose a version of WinRAR compatible with your operating system and click download.

The installation process is criminally easy and only requires you to accept an end-user license agreement and select an installation location on your device’s hard drive. WinRAR is a premium software, but you do have a limited time-free testing period within which you can use the software and decide if you want to buy it outright. With that little bit of administration handled, let’s get into the three simple steps of using WinRAR to decompress large files.

Get the most out of file compression

Even though WinRAR is a premium software and you need to pay for access to advanced features like splitting files by volume, this is still one of the best file compression utilities in use. In fact, WinRAR has been one of the most popular utilities for file compression and decompression since before the glory days of Windows XP. Sadly though, WinRAR no longer carries support for devices running on the now outdated Windows XP OS.

On the brighter side, though, WinRAR has recently undergone a rather extensive update that has resulted in the utility performing better than before on Windows 11. This update is also one of many that the utility has undergone since 2019, when a 20-year-old WinRAR vulnerability was identified that could give third-party threat actors complete control over a victim’s computer.

To get the most out of this file compression program, check some of our other guides:

• How to Use WinRAR on Mac
• How to Fix Checksum Error on WinRAR
• How to Update Winrar
• How to Stop Winrar from Opening Jar Files
• 4 Tips to Get the Most Out of WinRAR
• Compressed: How to Compress Large Files Using WinRAR

When it comes to extracting compressed RAR files, WinRAR is a giant in the industry. WinRAR is a lightweight program that is available cross-platform and makes it easy to manipulate and create zipped and compressed files.

Unfortunately, WinRAR on Mac has no GUI (graphic user interface), which might make you uncomfortable as you will need to use the command line to use the program. We know that sounds technical, but before you get stressed, we will help you step by step to extract your files through the program quickly.

Compress, Extract and Get Things Done

Using WinRAR on your Mac is simple enough when using the command line. It may seem technical at first glance, but if you follow our steps, you will soon be able to compress and extract files with ease.

There is nothing more frustrating than downloading a zipped folder and trying to extract the files with WinRAR only to get a Checksum error that prohibits you from extracting the files.

This error usually occurs when there goes something wrong during the download process, and the file has lost bytes or even gained extra bits. When this error pops up, you will not be able to extract the files to your Windows or Mac device. So, what can you do to resolve this issue?

Simple Fixes to Errors Make Everyone Happy

Fixing the Checksum error in WinRAR doesn’t have to be frustrating, with these four simple ways to fix the error and get you back to extracting files quickly.

WinRAR is available on Windows and Mac. Both of the operating systems come with their own onboard file extraction capabilities. Still, these are usually very limited, which is why you would consider a separate and complete file compression tool. For the program to work effectively, you should make sure to update Winrar regularly.

How to Update Winrar

As with most software, it is vital to keep it up to date to keep the program functioning correctly and keep your computer safe. Software that is not updated regularly opens your computer up to harmful threats. Unfortunately, WinRAR doesn’t have an option to update automatically, so you will have to initiate the update manually.

Let’s look at how you can check your version and update it.

Step 1: Open WinRAR

Open WinRAR on Windows 10 or your Mac computer.

Step 2: Click on ‘Help’ and Then ‘About WinRAR’

Click on the ‘About WinRAR’ option found in the ‘Help’ drop-down list. 

Step 3: Check Your Version

When you click on this, a window will pop up showing the details and version of your software. Anything older than 6.01 is outdated and will need to be updated.

Step 4: Download the Latest Version of WinRAR

If your version is outdated, you will need to download the latest version from a reputable source such as Softonic and re-install it. 

It is important to note that WinRAR is not entirely free. They have a trial version available for free, but you will need to purchase the full version or search for other extraction software once your trial ends.

Extract With Ease

It is vital to keep your software updated to run properly and keep your computer secure. WinRAR doesn’t have an option to update automatically, meaning you have to do it manually, but it is not difficult to update the program, as you can see from the above steps. Why not check to see if yours is up to date?

With download sites, online clouds, and huge compendiums of zipped files available all across the internet, you’re undoubtedly going to need a way to open and extract the contents of zipped files. You may even want to upload files of your own, but aren’t able to do it when their sizes are too big to attach or send properly. WinRAR is your one-size-fits-all solution, and is a simple, intuitive program that lets you extract, manage, compress, and secure any zipped files you want to move.

How to use WinRAR

Installing WinRAR

From the link above, you’ll be able to download WinRAR. Be sure to choose the correct version for your language and for your OS (either 32-bit or 64-bit). If you do not know which is correct for you, just hit Win+Pause and it will open a window showing your system type along with a handful of other useful information. The same window can also be found under your system’s Control Panel > System and Security > System.

Next, you’ll be prompted to select all the file extensions you want WinRAR to be able to recognize and use. We recommend keeping this as default, you’ll typically be dealing with zip, 7-Zip, and RAR. Hit Done and you’ll be good to go!

How to extract files

One of WinRAR’s main functions is to extract the contents of a zipped folder. We’ll be showing you two ways to do this.

Method 1

The first is to extract files through the WinRAR program. Once you’ve downloaded the zipped file you want, right-click on it and select Open with WinRAR. This will open WinRAR and your folder’s contents will be listed in the field below.

Next, it’s as simple as clicking the Extract To icon on the top toolbar. Select the destination and click OK. Now your files will appear right there.

Method 2

The second method is our preference. All you need to do is right-click the file you want to extract, and choose Extract Here. This will unzip all the contents from the folder right into the current window.

Note: If you use this function we recommend first creating a new folder, ideally on your desktop. Drag or cut/paste the zipped file into this new folder. This way when you choose to Extract Here the contents will all end up in the same easy-to-find location, and not get lost in a huge generic folder like your C: drive or Downloads.

How to zip a file

The other most useful feature of WinRAR is its ability to compress and zip files of your own. This is especially useful if you have multiple files you wish to email someone, and they’re a larger size. You can start by either selecting the files you wish to move (ctrl+click to select multiple files), or by dragging the files onto your desktop for easy access. We recommend the second choice.

Once all the files are selected, right-click and choose Add to Archive. It will open a window that looks like this:

From here, you can input the name of your new archived file in the field up top. Before you click OK, though, be sure to select best from the compression menu drop-down.

Set the size of your file

One of the most useful features when compressing and combining files into a new zipped format is WinRAR’s ability to specify format sizes, ranging from bytes up to GB. This is useful if you need to parse out smaller segments of a large file into more manageable sizes.

To do this, click the drop-down on the bottom left that says Split to volumes, size. This will let you decide how large each file segment will be, and the drop-down immediately to the right will affect whether the file is split into bytes, KB, MB, or GB.

Add a password to secure your file

Lastly, WinRAR can secure your newly zipped file with a password. If you want to make sure the safety of the file will not be compromised, this is a smart thing to add. To password-protect your file all you need to do is click Set Password above the OK button. Enter your password here, confirm it, and then it will be requested upon trying to unzip the contents.

If you’re still lost, check out this helpful video illustrating these features:

There are many more features to WinRAR, like backing up files, keeping previous versions, compressing, and storing your files to separate archives, but we just wanted to cover the gist of what the program can do. Hopefully, our guide was helpful, and you’ll be able to easily access, manage, and share content across the internet!