: Highlight the files or folders you want to compress. Right-Click : Open the context menu.
: Adjust the Dictionary size (up to 64 GB in version 7.0+) to potentially reduce file size further. Finish : Click OK to begin the process. Method 2: Using the WinRAR Wizard
: Check Create solid archive to improve the compression ratio for many similar files. New WinRAR archive.rar
If you prefer a guided step-by-step approach, use the internal wizard. : Launch the application from your Start menu. Select Wizard : Click the Wizard icon in the top toolbar.
: Browse and select the files you want to include, then click OK . : Highlight the files or folders you want to compress
: In the "Archive name and parameters" window, you can: Set Password : Click Set password... to encrypt your files.
: Enter a name for your archive and choose the destination. Complete : Click Finish to create the .rar file. Key Features for New Archives rar - ArchWiki Finish : Click OK to begin the process
This is the fastest way to create a .rar file directly from Windows Explorer.