How to Unzip an Archive and Keep the Original Folder Structure

Unzipping with Structure Preservation in Aspose.ZIP

How to Decompress ZIP Archive

Imagine you’ve got a ZIP archive meticulously arranged with files and nested folders. Aspose.ZIP’s ExtractToDirectory method simplifies the unpacking process while keeping the original structure intact. Its user-friendly interface allows for effortless file decompression into specified directories, maintaining organizational integrity seamlessly.
Whether you’re dealing with numerous entries or complex nested subfolders, this versatile feature ensures a smooth extraction experience. With ZIP archives, extracted files neatly find their place in designated folders, perfectly mirroring the archive’s internal organization. This guarantees a tidy and efficient extraction, eliminating the need for manual folder hierarchy recreation and saving you valuable time and effort.

    try (FileInputStream zipFile = new FileInputStream("archive.zip")) {
        try (Archive archive = new Archive(zipFile)) {
            archive.extractToDirectory("C:\\extracted");
        }
    } catch (IOException ex) {
    }

How to Unzip RAR Archive Respecting its Structure

The RarArchive object, typically instantiated using a library such as RarLib, manages the decompression of the "archive.rar" file. By simply invoking the ExtractToDirectory method once, the archive’s contents are swiftly extracted to the designated directory, "C:\extracted". This efficient process guarantees the secure extraction of all files and subfolders, facilitating smooth integration into your application workflow. Experience the simplicity and dependability of archive extraction with the appropriate tools at your disposal.

    try (RarArchive archive = new RarArchive("archive.rar")) 
    { 
        archive.extractToDirectory("C:\\extracted");
    }

Extract TAR with Structure Intact

Easily maintain the folder structure of TAR archives by leveraging the ExtractToDirectory method. This feature, commonly found in external libraries, streamlines the extraction process and preserves the organization of all files within your specified output directory.
Sample:

    try (FileInputStream zipFile = new FileInputStream("archive.tar")) {
        try (TarArchive archive = new TarArchive(tarFile))
        {
            archive.extractToDirectory("C:\\extracted");
        }
    } catch (IOException ex) {
    }