Compress AZW format using C#

AZW Compression Overview

With Aspose.ZIP for .NET, you can compress AZW e-book files using a clean, fully managed C# API for server and desktop workflows. You can process individual files or collections, use streams for I/O, and tune compression levels to match storage and transfer needs. This is handy when archiving digital book collections. Create ZIP, 7Zip, TAR, GZIP, and other archives without external utilities, and use encryption options when you need to protect AZW data. This provides a practical way to automate packaging and reduce storage footprints in .NET solutions.

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C# Example: Create a ZIP Archive from AZW Files

The snippet below shows the core API steps to compress a AZW file: create an Archive object, add the entry, and save the resulting ZIP.

Compress AZW file via .NET:

    var dir = "full directory path";
    using (var arch = new Archive())
    {
    arch.CreateEntry("filename.azw", dir+"file.azw");
    arch.Save(dir+"archived_result.zip");
    }

FAQ

Can I compress multiple AZW files into a single ZIP archive using C#

1. Yes. Aspose.ZIP for .NET allows you to load and compress multiple AZW files by adding each file as an entry to the Archive object. You can combine individual files, folders, or streams into a single ZIP archive through a straightforward C# workflow.

Does Aspose.ZIP for .NET reduce the original quality of AZW files?

2. No. Aspose.ZIP performs lossless compression, meaning that the content and quality of your AZW files remain unchanged. The library only reduces file size by applying efficient archive compression algorithms without altering the actual data inside the file.

Can I password-protect ZIP archives that contain AZW files?

3. Yes. The library supports password protection and AES encryption, allowing you to securely package sensitive AZW files. You can specify encryption settings when creating entries or during the archive-generation process.