: Select Add to archive... to open the parameters window where you can name the file, or select Add to "Foldername.rar" for a quick one-click compression.
: 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
: Select the "Create a new archive" bubble and click Next . New WinRAR archive.rar
: 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
This is the fastest way to create a .rar file directly from Windows Explorer. : Select Add to archive
: Highlight the files or folders you want to compress. Right-Click : Open the context menu.
: In the "Archive name and parameters" window, you can: Set Password : Click Set password... to encrypt your files. Complete : Click Finish to create the
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.