How to Compress PS File Using C#

In order to compress PS file, we’ll use

Aspose.ZIP for .NET

API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document compression API for C# platform. Open

NuGet

package manager, search for Aspose.ZIP and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Command


PM> Install-Package Aspose.ZIP

Steps for PS Files Compression in C#

Developers can easily zip folders, single or multiple files programmatically with just few lines of code.

  • Define folder path containing PS files.
  • Create Object of Archive.
  • Using the Archive object, load file with a full path using its CreateEntry method.
  • Call the Save() method and pass the compressed file name (full path) as a parameter.
  • Now you will get PS file as a zip file in a relevant folder without using any zip, rar or any other compatible program.

System Requirements

Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites on your system.

  • Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core
  • Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Aspose.ZIP for .NET DLL referenced in your project - Install from NuGet using the Download button above
 

Compress PS Files - C#

 
  • Other Supported Compression Formats

    Using C#, One can also compress many other formats including.

    Create ZIP Archive via C# (Single or Multiple Files and Folders Archive)