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by KDE e.V.v26.08.1

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File (de)compression utility.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id KDE.Ark --exact --version 26.08.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for ark

ark uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
ark-release_26.08-2697-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /S /CurrentUser

See the full silent install reference for ark →

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About

Ark is a graphical file compression/decompression utility with support for multiple formats, including tar, gzip, bzip2, rar and zip, as well as CD-ROM images. Ark can be used to browse, extract, create, and modify archives.

Features：

- Several formats supported：gzip, bzip2, zip, rar, 7z and more

- Preview file contents without extracting files

Installers · v26.08.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
NSIS
userDirect
x64EXE
NSIS
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

  • low3.3Patched in wingetCVE-2020-24654affects before 20.08.1Sep 2, 2020

    In KDE Ark before 20.08.1, a crafted TAR archive with symlinks can install files outside the extraction directory, as demonstrated by a write operation to a user's home directory.

    PatchVendor advisory
  • low3.3Patched in wingetCVE-2020-16116affects before 20.08.0Aug 3, 2020

    In kerfuffle/jobs.cpp in KDE Ark before 20.08.0, a crafted archive can install files outside the extraction directory via ../ directory traversal.

    PatchVendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ark on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id KDE.Ark --exact --version 26.08.1. winget downloads the installer from KDE e.V. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install ark silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id KDE.Ark --exact 26.08.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for ark?
ark uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: ark-release_26.08-2697-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /S /CurrentUser. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall ark via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id KDE.Ark --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ark's Apps & Features entry.
Is ark free?
ark is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://apps.kde.org/ark/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does ark work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ark directly from the publisher.
How do I keep ark up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id KDE.Ark --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of ark from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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