How to gzip a folder in linux

If you want to share multiple files, compressing them all into one is the best solution you can opt for.

And on Linux, there is a utility named gzip intended to ease the whole process of compressing files and directories.

You can even manipulate the compression ratio for faster compressions!

In this guide, I will be sharing practical examples of how you can use the gzip command.

Use gzip command on Linux

To use the gzip command, you will have to follow the given syntax:

In simple words, all you have to do is append the filename with a relative option (to change the default behavior) and it will get your job done.

Compress a file using the gzip command

To compress a file using the gzip command, all you have to do is append the file path of a file to the gzip command:

For example, here, I have compressed a Debian ISO file:

But if you notice carefully, it removes the original file after compression.

So what if you want to keep the original file?

Well, here's how you do it.

Keep the original file while using the gzip command

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