GZIP (GNU Zip) is a widely used file compression format that helps reduce the size of files, making them easier to store and transfer. It is commonly used for file compression in UNIX operating systems. In this article, you will learn how to GZIP files in Python. Moreover, you will see how to unzip GZIP files in Python.
Python GZIP Library
Aspose.ZIP for Python offers a range of features for working with various compression formats, including ZIP, GZIP, TAR, 7z, and more. It eases the way of managing and manipulating compressed files, making it a valuable tool for developers dealing with file compression tasks in Python applications.
You can either download the library or install it from PyPI.
> pip install aspose-zip
Create GZIP Files in Python
The following are the steps to compress files with GZIP in Python.
- First, create an object of the GzipArchive class.
- Then, use GzipArchive.set_source() method to add file to GZIP.
- Finally, save GZIP archive using GzipArchive.save() method.
The following code sample shows how to compress files to GZIP in a folder in Python.
Unzip a GZIP File in Python
The following are the steps to unzip a GZIP archive in Python.
- First, load the GZIP file using GzipArchive class.
- Then, unzip GZIP file using GzipArchive.extract_to_directory() method.
The following code sample shows how to unzip a GZIP file in Python.
Python GZIP Module - Get a Free License
You can get a free temporary license to create or unzip GZIP archives without evaluation limitations.
Learning Resources
You can explore more about our Python GZIP library using the following resources:
Online GZIP Tool
We also provide a free online tool to compress files to GZIP, which is powered by Aspose.ZIP for Python.
Conclusion
Aspose.ZIP for Python simplifies the process of working with GZIP files by providing a robust and feature-rich library for compression and decompression tasks. In this tutorial, we covered the basics of creating a GZIP file in Python. In addition, we have shown how to unzip GZIP files and extract their content to the directory. You can easily integrate the library in your Python applications and simplify the zipping and unzipping tasks.