Select the Add to archive... option from the context menu. Configure Settings: Archive name: Enter a name for your new file.

Highlight the files or folders you want to compress in your file explorer.

Ensure RAR is selected (this is the default).

Click Set password... if you want to encrypt the files for security. Create: Click OK to begin the compression process. 2. How to Extract a .rar File

Extraction allows you to access the original files stored inside the archive.

You can compress multiple files or folders into a single archive to save space or make them easier to share.

To use WinRAR for creating or extracting .rar archives, follow these steps based on common tasks: 1. How to Create a .rar Archive