WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1 released

WinRAR 7.10 First Beta Released! Dark Mode, Enhanced Performance, and New Features Introduced

Berlin, November 7^th 2024: RARLAB.COM and win.rar GmbH proudly announce the release of the first beta for WinRAR 7.10, a powerful update packed with new features, optimizations, and long-awaited enhancements to improve the file compression experience for users worldwide. This beta version introduces Dark Mode — a highly requested feature — allowing users to enjoy a modern, eye-friendly interface that can sync with Windows Dark Mode settings for seamless usability. In addition to Dark Mode, WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1 brings several performance and navigation improvements, designed to help users work more efficiently, with greater control and customization options.

The highlights of the new version are:

Dark Mode Compatibility

WinRAR now includes a "Dark Mode" option within the "Settings/Interface," allowing users to toggle Dark Mode directly in the app or sync it with their Windows settings. This delivers a cohesive, eye-friendly interface for users who prefer a darker theme, especially for prolonged use.

Streamlined Settings Navigation

The settings layout has been restructured for easier navigation, with the "Settings" dialog split into "Interface" and "System" sections. The dialog now uses vertical tabs, allowing users to locate and adjust specific settings quickly.

Enhanced Performance with Large Memory Pages

WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1 introduces a "Large memory pages" option (accessible through "Settings/System" or via the -mlp command line switch), which allows for faster compression and extraction by allocating 2 MB memory pages rather than the usual 4 KB pages. This is especially beneficial for large compression tasks and more complex compression methods. Enabling this feature requires a one-time setup of specific privileges, which WinRAR can assist in configuring.

Advanced Privacy Controls with Mark of the Web

WinRAR 7.00 introduces the "Propagate Mark of the Web" option, providing users with advanced control over security zone information for extracted files. Additionally, the removal of support for creating archives in the older RAR 4.x format aligns with modern security and compatibility standards.

Compatibility Update

WinRAR now requires Windows 7 x64 or later, as support for Windows Vista and 32-bit Windows has been discontinued. However, 32-bit self-extracting modules are still available within the 64-bit package to ensure broader compatibility.

Additional Enhancements and Bug Fixes

These updates, along with other miscellaneous improvements, provide users with a more intuitive, efficient, and stable WinRAR experience. For a comprehensive list of all improvements and bug fixes, please visit: whatsnew.html.

WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1 represents the commitment of win.rar GmbH and RARLAB to delivering the best possible performance and usability across all Windows platforms. We invite users to download the beta, explore the new features, and share their feedback to help us ensure a smooth and stable final release.

Availability:

WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1 64-bit can be downloaded at WinRAR 7.10 Beta 1

WinRAR is available in over 40 languages and is compatible with Windows 11,10, 8.1, 8 and 7. For Android users, the RAR App is available on Google Play. The command-line version of WinRAR is also available for Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS X.

About WinRAR:

WinRAR is the 64-bit Windows version of RAR Archiver, the powerful archiver and archive manager. RAR files can compress content up to 30 percent more efficiently than ZIP files. The most notable functions of WinRAR include powerful document and multimedia file compression, file encryption, processing of other archive formats, programmable self-extracting (SFX) archives, damaged archive repair, and Unicode support.

About win.rar GmbH:

win.rar GmbH has been the official distributor of WinRAR and RARLAB products since February 2002 and handles all support, marketing and sales functions related to WinRAR & RARLAB.COM. win.rar GmbH is registered in Germany and is represented worldwide by local partners in over 70 countries on six continents. win.rar's stated goal is to provide top quality support and to optimize its software to meet the needs of its customers based on their valuable feedback. For more information about WinRAR and win.rar GmbH, please visit our website at https://www.win-rar.com.