File Compression System

A Python-based file compression system supporting multiple compression algorithms (ZIP, GZIP, LZMA) with optional encryption. The system provides both a CLI and a GUI for user interaction, enabling efficient file compression and decompression.

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Features

• Multiple Compression Algorithms: Supports ZIP, GZIP, and LZMA formats.
• Encryption Support: Optionally encrypt compressed files with password protection.
• Dual Interface:
  • CLI: For users comfortable with command-line operations.
  • GUI: User-friendly graphical interface for ease of use.
• Task History Logging: Tracks completed compression and decompression tasks.

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Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• Processor: Dual-core CPU
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: 100 MB of free disk space
• Operating System: Windows 10, Ubuntu 18.04, or macOS Mojave
• Python: 3.8 or higher

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Installation

Go to release page and download the latest version of the application for your operating system.

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Usage

GUI

To run the GUI, just run the executable file. After that, the GUI will open. Next, you can select the files you want to compress, the compression algorithm, and the encryption option. GUI lets you to set some default settings like default destination, default compression algorithm, and if the encryption is enabled by default.

Example:

./file-compression-system

CLI

Compression

To compress files, run the executable in the terminal with following arguments:

• To compress, start with the compress command.
• --files or -f flag followed by the path to the files you want to compress. Multiple files can be compressed by separating the paths with a space.
• --algorithm or -a flag to specify the compression algorithm (ZIP, GZIP, or LZMA).
• --output or -o flag to specify the output file name.
• --password or -p flag to specify the password for encryption (optional).

example:

./file-compression-system compress -f file1.txt file2.txt -a zip -o compressed_archive -p StrongPassword123

Decompression

To decompress files, run the executable in the terminal with following arguments:

• To decompress, start with the decompress command.
• --file or -f flag followed by the path to the file you want to decompress.
• --output or -o flag to specify the output directory.
• --password or -p flag to specify the password for decryption (optional).

No need to specify the compression algorithm when decompressing, as the system will automatically detect the algorithm

Example:

./file-compression-system decompress -f compressed_archive.zip -o decompressed_files -p StrongPassword123