WinRAR has withstood the test of time and proof of this is its most recent update. The old file compression software released a new version that includes performance improvements when compressing or extracting files. Perhaps most importantly, this update also debuts a feature that users have been asking for for years.
The latest version of WinRAR adds support for dark mode in the user interface. The company announced a few days ago that the changes are now available in WinRAR 7.10 beta 1, so users will have the option between choosing the traditional interface or dark mode. There is also an option to automatically adapt it to the version you choose in the operating system.
WinRAR dark mode might seem trivial, however, most tools to unzip files do not have it implemented default. Unlike mobile apps that integrate it into the settings, a large number of computer applications were stuck in the last decade.
The first evidence that it would reach WinRAR It occurred in October 2023 via an update on the Facebook page.
“I have conveyed to the developer the numerous requests we received about dark mode. He knows that everyone wants it. So I hope it will be a new feature in WinRAR soon. Will you promise to stop asking now?”
How to activate WinRAR dark mode
To activate WinRAR dark mode you need to install the latest beta from the download website. This feature is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, just make sure the file includes “7.10 beta 1” in the name.
- Open WinRAR and go to Options > Configuration. Or you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S
- In the side menu select Interface to access the option color mode
- Choose Dark or System default, if your OS version is already in dark mode.
It is important to mention that WinRAR dark mode is included in version 7.10 beta 1. This means that you might encounter some bugs, although the only drawback we found is that not available in spanish. If you have no problems installing it in English, you can download it from the official website; Otherwise you will have to wait for the final version to be released in our language.
Another additional detail is that WinRAR is still paid softwarewhich means you will have to skip the initial screen to use it. This is a common practice for the old school user who dealt with WinZIP and other applications that introduced screens or a counter before using the software. If this intermediate step bothers you, the alternative is to use NanaZip, a fork of 7Zip with integrated dark mode and modern interface that adapts to Windows 11.
