The results of this study suggested that stabilization of rice bran by domestic heating could be applied to RBO extraction prior to pressing to improve oil extraction yield, quality and antioxidant properties of cold-pressed RBO. Hot air and microwave heating were the most effective methods for stabilization of rice bran with a high extraction yield, and lowering of AV, FFA and PV. Those heating methods also provided higher contents of total phenolic compounds, flavonoid and gamma oryzanol while increasing the antioxidant activities of RBO. However, we suggested that micro- wave heating is not economical and not suitable to be used in small and medium scales in rural areas. But hot air heating is a very efficient method for stabilization and could be applicable for small and medium scale operations in rural areas.