A new "Large memory pages" option in Settings > System allows the use of 2 MB memory pages instead of 4 KB. This can significantly improve compression and extraction speeds, particularly when using larger compression dictionaries.

While RAR remains the native format, WinRAR 6.24 improves extraction speed for Zstandard-compressed ZIPX files. This is vital for users handling large datasets or log files where ZSTD offers a superior speed-to-compression ratio.

If you're looking for alternative file compression and archiving solutions, some popular options include:

Seamlessly handling filenames and metadata across different character sets. All-in-One Installer: