Is downloading winrar illegal

Downloading and trying WinRAR up to 40 days is not illegal, as WinAR is a shareware product and has 40 days of free trial period. Here you can download your trial version of WinRAR for free: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html

If you want to keep using the product AFTER its trial period expires, i.e. after 40 days, you need to purchase a license to use the product legally. Here you can purchase your license: www.win-rar.com/shop.html