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zipsplit Command - Split ZIP Archives
The zipsplit command is used to split a large ZIP archive into smaller ZIP files, each of a specified maximum size. It is useful for distributing large archives across multiple storage media.
Syntax
zipsplit [options] archive.zip
Examples
zipsplit -n 144000 files.zip
Split files.zip into parts no larger than 144000 bytes (for floppy disks).
zipsplit -n 700000 files.zip
Split files.zip into parts no larger than 700000 bytes (for CD or USB).
zipsplit -b /tmp/split/ -n 1000000 files.zip
Split files.zip into 1MB parts and store them in /tmp/split/.
Notes
- zipsplit is part of the
zippackage on most Linux distributions. - Split archives can be recombined using the
ziporunzipcommand. - Useful for transferring large files on limited storage media.
