


Winrar is relatively new compared to winzip but it has proven itself to be quite a performer in compressing files, regularly outperforming its rival in almost every file type existent. Winzip was first on the scene and has ever since enjoyed its overall popularity. With the introduction of windows, the makers of the software that compresses into these formats created GUIs for windows.

Zip and rar are two of the most well known compression formats in the world, with the former being the leader. Compression allowed people to store more in less space. When hard disk space was prime realty and buying extra hard disk drives is way over budget. Compressing files have been a very essential process some time ago.
