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gzip

SafeCompress with gzip

gzip <file> / gunzip <file.gz>

Compresses to .gz, replacing the original (-k keeps it). gunzip or -d extracts. Pair with tar for .tar.gz.

Examples

  • gzip -k access.logCompress, keep original
  • zcat access.log.gz | grep ERRORSearch without extracting

Syntax

gzip [-d] [-k] <file>

Before you run it

Replaces the original by default.

Related commands

  • tarArchive (tar)
  • xzHigh-ratio xz compression
  • zipCreate ZIP archives

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