Overview
flutter_archive is a Flutter package that enables creating and extracting ZIP archive files on Android, iOS, and macOS. It supports recursively zipping all files within a directory or a specified list of files. The package provides a straightforward API for handling compressed file operations, making it ideal for apps needing to bundle or decompress data. It integrates seamlessly with Flutter's ecosystem and is suitable for file management tasks involving archives.
Use cases
- Exporting app data as ZIP
- Backing up user files
- Downloading and extracting compressed content
- Sharing multiple files via ZIP
- Handling app resource bundles
Key features
- Supports ZIP creation and extraction
- Recursive directory compression
- Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, macOS)
- Simple API for file lists and directories
- Lightweight and efficient
Suitable for
- Apps requiring file archiving
- Data export features
- Offline file management
- Backup and restore functionality
- Mobile app developers targeting iOS and Android
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific permissions for file access
- Limited to ZIP format only
- No built-in encryption support
- File size limits depend on device memory
- Not optimized for very large archives