gzip [options] file...Arguments explained
- file is the file to compress.
- -k keeps the original file.
- -d decompresses, like gunzip.
- -r recurses into directories.
Common examples
gzip -k app.logCreates app.log.gz while keeping app.log.
tar -cf - project | gzip > project.tar.gzStreams a tar archive through gzip.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Command | gzip |
| Category | Compression and Archives |
| Primary use | Compresses files using gzip. |
| Syntax | gzip [options] file... |