zlib
Sign in to savezlib ( or "zeta-lib", ) is a data format and a lossless data compression software library created by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. The library implements the Deflate algorithm and supports compressing and decompressing data using the zlib data format, the gzip file format, or simply as a Deflate stream.
Key facts
- Software.name
- zlib (library)
- Software.logo
- 300px|zlib logo
- Software.programming language
- C
- Software.operating system
- Cross-platform
- Software.genre
- Data compression
- Software.license
- zlib License
- File format.name
- zlib (data format)
- File format.type
- Data compression
- File format.compression
- Lossless
- File format.max_size
- Unlimited
- File format.mime
- application/zlib
- File format.container for
- Deflate stream
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- Data format
- <span class="anchor" id="Capabilities"></span> Library
- Encapsulation
- Algorithm
- Resource use
- Strategy
- Error handling
- Data length
- Applications
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- References
- External links
zlib ( or "zeta-lib", ) is a data format and a lossless data compression software library created by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. The library implements the Deflate algorithm and supports compressing and decompressing data using the zlib data format, the gzip file format, or simply as a Deflate stream.
zlib is also a crucial component of many software platforms, including Linux, macOS, and iOS. It has also been used in gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Wii, Xbox One and Xbox 360.