Ark

by KDE e.V.v25.1200.2392.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Ark is a graphical file compression/decompression utility with support for multiple formats

Install with winget

$ winget install --id KDE.Ark.AppX --exact --version 25.1200.2392.0

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

Silent install command for Ark

Ark uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\ark-release_25.12-2392-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx

See the full silent install reference for Ark →

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Installers · v25.1200.2392.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		Direct

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.
Patch Vendor 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.
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 1h 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.AppX --exact --version 25.1200.2392.0. 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.AppX --exact 25.1200.2392.0 --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 MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\ark-release_25.12-2392-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx).

How do I uninstall Ark via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id KDE.Ark.AppX --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 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.AppX --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Ark from microsoft/winget-pkgs.