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Sample files: GZIP

Compression for a data stream. Choose a file size for your test.

1–1000 MB

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ABOUT THE FORMAT

What is GZIP?

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What is this format?

GZIP is a compression format commonly used on Unix and Linux systems and web servers to reduce file and transfer sizes.

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What is it used for?

Compressing individual files and data streams. Multiple files are often combined into a TAR archive before being compressed with GZIP.

What can you test with a sample file?

Test compressed file uploads, decompression, backup handling and size limits.

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