WinRAR emerges as the leading software for file compression and decompression today. Typically, when compressing files with WinRAR using default settings, you may not notice a significant reduction in file size. Therefore, in this article, we will guide you on how to compress files with WinRAR to achieve the smallest possible file size. Stay tuned!

Step 1: Right-click on the file you wish to compress and select Add to archive…

Step 2: In the new window, choose your preferred compression format under Archive format. Then, in Compression method, select Best.
Finally, press OK to compress.

That concludes our successful compression:

Note: The reduction in file size varies depending on the type of file you compress. Typically, certain video formats like AVI can undergo significant compression, reducing from several hundred MB to just a few MB. However, some image files, documents, or installation files may experience minimal reduction in size.
Above is the guide on how to compress files to the smallest size using WinRAR. We hope you find this article helpful. Best of luck!