ZipArchive C# (Tutoriel Pour Développeur)

Key Features of IronZIP

• Cross-Platform Support: IronZIP is compatible with a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android, Docker, Azure, and AWS.
• .NET Compatibility: Fully supports .NET 7, 6, Core, Standard, and Framework.
• File Format Support: Handles ZIP, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 archives.
• Versatility: Designed for C#, F#, and VB.NET, supporting various project types, including web, mobile, desktop, and console applications.
• Easy Integration: Integrates seamlessly with popular IDEs such as Microsoft Visual Studio and JetBrains ReSharper & Rider.

Step 1: Import Namespace

Import the IronZIP namespace in your C# file:

using IronZip;

using IronZip;

Imports IronZip

Step 2: Create an Empty ZipArchive and Add files to the Zip File

In C# with IronZIP, the process begins by instantiating an IronArchive object, which represents the ZIP archive. This object acts as a container for the files you want to include in the archive. Initially, the archive is empty, and you add files to it one by one.

Once the IronArchive object is created, you can use the Add method to specify the files you want to include in the zip archive. This method takes the file paths as parameters, allowing you to add multiple files as a new entry in the archive.

The beauty of IronZIP lies in its simplicity and efficiency. With just a few lines of code, you can create a zip archive and populate it with the desired files. Now, let's take a look at the code in the following example that accomplishes this task:

using System;
using IronZip;

class Program
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        // Create an empty ZIP archive
        using (var archive = new IronArchive("output.zip"))
        {
            // Add files to the ZIP
            archive.Add("./assets/image1.jpg");
            archive.Add("./assets/image2.jpg");
            archive.Add("./assets/image3.jpg");
        }

        // Notify that the zip file has been created successfully
        Console.WriteLine("Zip file generated successfully!");
    }
}

using System;
using IronZip;

class Program
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        // Create an empty ZIP archive
        using (var archive = new IronArchive("output.zip"))
        {
            // Add files to the ZIP
            archive.Add("./assets/image1.jpg");
            archive.Add("./assets/image2.jpg");
            archive.Add("./assets/image3.jpg");
        }

        // Notify that the zip file has been created successfully
        Console.WriteLine("Zip file generated successfully!");
    }
}

Imports System
Imports IronZip

Friend Class Program
	Public Shared Sub Main(ByVal args() As String)
		' Create an empty ZIP archive
		Using archive = New IronArchive("output.zip")
			' Add files to the ZIP
			archive.Add("./assets/image1.jpg")
			archive.Add("./assets/image2.jpg")
			archive.Add("./assets/image3.jpg")
		End Using

		' Notify that the zip file has been created successfully
		Console.WriteLine("Zip file generated successfully!")
	End Sub
End Class

The above example shows a code snippet:

• The using statement ensures that the IronArchive object is properly managed, and resources are released when the block is exited. This is especially important for handling file resources.
• The IronArchive constructor takes a string parameter, which is the path and name of the zip file to be created. In this case, it's "output.zip".
• The Add method is then employed to include three image files (image1.jpg, image2.jpg, and image3.jpg) in the zip archive. Adjust the file paths according to the location of your files. The paths are relative to the location of the executable or the working directory of the application.

By utilizing IronZIP in this manner, you can seamlessly create an empty zip archive folder and populate it with the necessary files, making it a straightforward and efficient process. For more detailed information on IronZIP, please visit this documentation page.

Step 3: Execute the Program to get the New ZipArchive

Now let's build and run our zip archive application. After the application runs successfully, check the project directory for the generated "output.zip" file. This file should contain the specified image files. Here is the output zip file created by the zip package with 3 images we added: