If you are on Windows 11, you may not need an extra app at all. Recent updates to Windows 11 now include for opening and extracting .rar , .7z , and .tar.gz files directly through File Explorer.

If you are looking for a reliable way to manage compressed files, here are the safest and most common official options: 1. Official WinRAR Trial

: Another powerful, free alternative with a modern interface and support for over 200 archive formats. Available at peazip.github.io .

WinRAR is technically "shareware." You can download the latest official version directly from the WinRAR website . Even after the 40-day trial period expires, the software remains functional, though it will occasionally show a notification asking you to purchase a license. 2. Free and Open-Source Alternatives

: A modern derivative of 7-Zip specifically designed for Windows 10 and 11, integrating directly into the new right-click context menus. 3. Native Windows Support