Linux Zip Command Maker

  1. Use our Linux zip command generator tool to compress and extract files and directories.
  2. Specify/choose the given options below as per the need.
  3. The generated command section towards the right should update automatically.
  4. Once done, press the “Copy Command” button and use in your terminal.
Compression and Archiving
Recursively include files and directories.
Update existing files in the archive or add new files.
File Selection
-x <pattern>: Exclude files matching the specified pattern.
-i <pattern>: Include only files matching the specified pattern.
Splitting and Encryption
-s <size>: Split the archive into multiple files of the specified size.
Encrypt the archive with a password prompt.
Output and Logging
Overwrite existing archive without prompting.
Enable verbose output to display the progress of compression.
Archiving Metadata
Add comments to the archive.
Preserve timestamps of files when creating the archive.
Advanced Features
Store symbolic links as links, instead of the referenced file.
Display help information for the zip command.
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