Gzip a File

Compress a single file into the gzip format that web servers use for text.

any single file

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How do I create a gzip file?

Choose one file and select a compression level. Download the resulting gzip file when it is ready.

Which archive formats are supported?

These tools create and open ZIP and gzip files. They do not support RAR, 7z or encrypted ZIP entries.

Why does compression barely change the size?

Formats such as JPG, MP3 and many videos are already compressed. A ZIP can still keep files together even when it saves little space.