JSZip
JavaScript library for creating, reading and editing ZIP files in the browser without a server.
About JSZip
What is JSZip?
JSZip is a JavaScript library that helps create .zip files directly in the browser, without needing a server. It lets you add files and directories to a ZIP, search files within the ZIP with strings or regular expressions, delete files and generate the complete ZIP encoded in base64.
Use cases
What is JSZip for?
- A web application that generates a ZIP with several files for the user to download, without going through the server.
- A tool that packages multiple downloads into one ZIP file on the client.
- A project that needs to read and edit ZIP files directly in the browser.
Benefits
Main benefits of JSZip
ZIP file generation entirely on the client, with no server load.
File search within the ZIP with strings or regular expressions.
Very lightweight install of only 0.09 MB.
No external dependencies.
Is it for you?
Who should use JSZip?
Developers who need to create or read ZIP files in the browser without server-side processing.
Is JSZip right for you?
Is JSZip the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you need to generate ZIP files on the client for downloads without going through the server.
- If you want to package multiple files into a ZIP directly in the browser.
- If you need the most compact ZIP library available.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need to extract ZIP files on the server, where PHP includes native functions for that.
- If you work with large files that could overload the browser.
Installation
How to install JSZip on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find JSZip
Referenced from the page's HTML. Softaculous allows deploying the files to the hosting.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install JSZip on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of JSZip.
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Frequently asked questions about JSZip
Does JSZip need a PHP server to generate ZIP files?
No, it generates ZIP files entirely in the browser (client-side) without needing any server-side processing.
Can JSZip read an existing ZIP?
Yes, it can read, search and edit files within an existing ZIP, as well as create new ones.
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