Ensure RAR is selected (this is the default).
Select the Add to archive... option from the context menu. Configure Settings: Archive name: Enter a name for your new file.
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
To use WinRAR for creating or extracting .rar archives, follow these steps based on common tasks: 1. How to Create a .rar Archive
Extraction allows you to access the original files stored inside the archive.