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title: Compression
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Documentation for the Compression node in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
Includes guidance on usage, and links to examples.
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- integration
- reference
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Compression
Use the Compression node to compress and decompress files. Supports Zip and Gzip formats.
Node parameters
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The node parameters depend on which Operation you select. Choose to:
- Compress: Create a compressed file from your input data.
- Decompress: Decompress an existing compressed file.
Refer to the sections below for parameters specific to each Operation.
Compress
- Input Binary Field(s): Enter the name of the fields in the input data that contain the binary files you want to compress. To compress more than one file, use a comma-separated list.
- Output Format: Choose whether to format the compressed output as Zip or Gzip.
- File Name: Enter the name of the zip file the node creates.
- Put Output File in Field: Enter the name of the field in the output data to contain the file.
Decompress
- Put Output File in Field: Enter the name of the fields in the input data that contain the binary files you want to decompress. To decompress more than one file, use a comma-separated list.
- Output Prefix: Enter a prefix to add to the output file name.
Templates and examples
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